Adams files Open Door complaint over GOP action
By Dave Pearce
As a result of action taken during last month’s
Posey County Commissioner’s meeting, Posey
County resident Ed Adams has filed a formal
complaint with the Office of the Public Access
Counselor concerning an alleged violation of the
Open Door Law.
The lone Democrat of the three Posey County
Commissioners Jim Alsop, as reported by the
Posey County News, appeared to be blind-sided
by the removal of all three members of the Posey
County Redevelopment Commission who were
in office when the Republicans took over in January of this year.
Commissioner President Carl Schmitz indicated that he had done research and could not find

minutes of meeting by the council which consisted of Mike Ashworth, James Scarafia, Rodney
Wade and Gary Thiem.
During that early October meeting, Schmitz
asked Attorney William H. Bender to read a
resolution the attorney had prepared prior to the
meeting. The resolution # 2013-10-01-01 said
the new members of the commission would include William Gillenwater III, Terry Gottman
and George Postletheweight as the three new
voting members. Linda O’Risky was named as
a non-voting member. All their terms will expire
on December 31, 2014.
“This reeks of politics. I never thought we
were going to get to this point. You guys have the
authority to do that. I will not sign the document.

The people that have been on there have done a
good job. They’ve worked at it. They haven’t had
meetings because there haven’t been items [to
discuss]. The fertilizer plant, at this point in time,
has not identified a site. I know Mr. Ashworth has
worked very hard on this. You guys do what you
need to do, but I disagree with it.”
“After hearing Republicans say how they were
going to do everything by the book and by the
code, and after sitting in the meeting where this
first started, I just couldn’t believe I heard what
I heard,” Adams said when contacted this week.
“I did some checking into it and I called some
people and after talking to several people, I just
decided I would hold their (the GOP Republicans’) feet to the fire on things like this.”

Adams said a meeting of some sort, apparently with a quorum present and prior to the open
meeting, was clearly a violation of the Open
Door Law in his opinion. Adams is Chairman of
the Posey County Democratic Party.
But Posey County Republican Party Chairman
indicated on Sunday there is no doubt in his mind
that the complaint is politically motivated.
“When Mr. Adams does soehting like this, it
is politically motivated despite his denials to the
contraty,” Newman said. “One of the examples
I would cite is the suit filed against Chris Harp,
who won the office of Posey County Treasurer.
He claimed that was not policically motivated

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Record corn crop expected
despite heavy spring rains
Special to the News
The U.S. corn crop is projected to
reach record production this year but
won’t be quite as large as initially expected because heavy spring rain in
parts of the country prevented some
acres from being planted, according to
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Friday, Nov. 8 crop production report.
Indiana’s corn crop also is expected
to set a record.
The report gave farmers and commodities traders their first glimpse at
U.S. crop production since September
because the partial federal government
shutdown canceled the October report.
The USDA’s National Agricultural
Statistics Service is projecting that
corn production will reach 14 billion
bushels, up nearly one billion bushels
from the record set in 2007.
While a record, Purdue Extension

Briefly

New Harmony Park
Board meeting changed
Notice is hereby given that the
regularly scheduled meeting of
the Town of New Harmony Park
Board for November 2013 has
been changed. The meeting will
be held on November 19, 2013,
at 5 p.m. The regularly scheduled
meeting of November 14, 2013,
has been cancelled.

Community Choir
Invites Singers
All singers, including Youth
Choir members, are invited to
join the Ecumenical Community
Choir for the Fourth Annual Mount
Vernon Community Thanksgiving
Celebration. Choir rehearsals for
this year’s Celebration will be
held on Wednesday and Thursday,
November 20 and 21 from 6:30
to 8 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic
Church. St. Matthew is located
near the corner of Walnut and
Fifth streets. For more information
contact Choir Director, Frank
Liberti at 812-430-1462. This
year’s Thanksgiving Celebration
will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday,
November 24, at St. Matthew
Catholic Church.

NP Band Bucks Winners
The November winners for the
North Posey Band Bucks raffle are
as follows: Margaret Scherzinger
-$100, John Pierce - $75, Kevin
Beshears - $50, and
Cindy Dreshfield - $25.

Plow Day Rescheduled
Due to this weeks rain, the
plow day scheduled for Saturday
the ninth, has been postponed
until Saturday November 16.
Please notify anyone who may be
planning on attending that does
not have email. Due to rain in the
forecast for next week, we will
try to have an update sent out
via email next Thursday evening
on whether we will be able to
plow next Saturday. Also, don’t
forget the annual KG Christmas
dinner/auction on December
6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Posey
County Community Center at the
fairgrounds. Please bring a side
and/or a dessert along with an item
for the auction.

Bake Sale Scheduled
Trinity United Church of
Christ in Mount Vernon will hold
a Sugar and Spice Bake Sale on
Saturday, November 23, 2013 in
the Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. - 1
p.m. Homemade sweets featured
are cinnamon rolls, kuchen,
cakes, cookies, candy and pies.
Freezer Dumplings will also be
available. Trinity Fellowship Hall
is located at the corner of Fifth and
Mulberry Streets and is wheelchair
accessible. Call Wilma Jacobs 8383917 for more information.

agricultural economist Chris Hurt said
production won’t be as high as some
expected, which is good news for
farmers.
“There was a lot of fear coming into
this report that the corn crop would be
so large that prices would be extremely
low,” he said. “But while yields were
up substantially, prevented planting
acres offset some of that.”
USDA Lowered harvested corn
acres by nearly 1.9 million and soybean acres by about 700,000, primarily
because of land that did not get planted
due to excessive spring rains.
Another positive result for farmers
is that USDA recognized the growing
demand for the nation’s corn and soybean crops from both export buyers,
such as China, and domestic buyers,
such as livestock producers.
“A lot of people are breathing a sigh
of relief that the crop is not larger and

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In honor of Veteran’s Day, members of the community joined
Boy Scout Troop 386 for a special flag retirement ceremony at
Murphy Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Zach Straw

Sandra Burkhardt’s killer pleads guilty

By Dave Pearce
The former treasurer of the Mount
Vernon Youth Baseball Association
could avoid jail time if he pays back
the $5,000 he took from the organization last year.
In a rare plea
bargain agreement,
Mount
Vernon resident
Adam
Bauman
pleaded
guilty to eight
Felony Counts
Adam Bauman of Theft. He was
sentenced to four years in prison;
however, the sentence is suspended
on the condition that he pays back
$5,000 in restitution to Mount Vernon Youth Baseball. The sentencing
took place in Posey Circuit Court
with Judge Jim Redwine presiding.
In addition to the restitution, the
defendant will be subject to random
drug testing as well as all other standard conditions of probation; how-

By Dave Pearce
the girl’s nose.
In a White County courtroom in Carmi, Ill, on
Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers says DaWednesday morning, Thomas Davidson pled guilty vidson was questioned and confessed to the shooting
of murder in the killing of 58-year-old rural
outside of the Huck’s Convenience Store in
Posey County woman Sandra Burkhardt in
Mount Vernon and that he also gave a stateContinued on Page A12
August of 2013.
ment concerning Burkhardt and her body
It was part of a plea deal in which the Carthat was found near Crossville, Illinois. At
mi, Ill., prosecutor agreed to drop all other
that point, Davidson had been driving Burcharges against Davidson in exchange for a
khardt’s new Ford Focus.
guilty plea.
While driving Sandra’s car, officials say
Davidson will be sentenced to 60 years in
Davidson ran into a tree and then stole anprison for first-degree murder and will not be
other vehicle.
eligible for early release. Following his senThe Pike County Sheriff’s Office says Datencing in Illinois, Davidson will still face Thomas Davidson vidson was found and taken into custody in
charges in Posey County including kidnapPike County, four miles east of Pike Central
ping and attempted murder.
High School in a wooded area. They say he was also in By Dave Pearce
Early Thursday morning NovemFollowing Burkhardt’s disappearance, Davidson al- possession of a handgun.
ber
7, at approximately 12:25 a.m.,
legedly pistol-whipped a 19-year-old girl in Sandra’s
the
Posey
County Sheriff’s DepartContinued
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car in Mount Vernon, then fired two shots that grazed
ment was notified of a vehicle crash
on State Road 66 near the Eastlake
Subdivision.
Responding officers were inBy Dave Pearce
home of Colton Cox, age 21, 11230 County Homes formed that the crash involved a sinAccording to information released by Kenneth Rose, Drive, Evansville, Posey County, Ind.
gle vehicle, which appeared to have
Supervisor of the Posey County Drug Task Force, two
Oeth said that sheriff’s deputies entered the resi- rolled over multiple times. Upon arPosey County men are in the Posey County Jail after dence under the authority of the warrant and found rival emergency responders discovbeing arrested on drug charges.
two individuals engaged in the me- ered a severely damaged Red 2001
Posey County Sheriff Greg
chanics of an active methamphet- Ford Explorer Sport Trac, in an upOeth identified the two individuamine processing operation. Both right position blocking the eastbound
als as 22-year-old Colton M. Cox
individuals were taken into custody lane of the highway. The driver was
(11230 Country Homes Drive)
and the residence was secured. A found ejected from the vehicle lying
and 20-year-old Devon R. Craft
Clandestine Laboratory Team was in the middle of the roadway just east
(11100 Country Homes Drive).
called to dismantle the operation of the vehicle location.
Oeth said the homes are located
as the two were transported to the
The scene investigation deternear Parker Settlement.
Posey County Jail.
mined that the vehicle had rolled out
According to Rose, on Nov.
Officers recovered evidence that of control for over 500 feet before
Devon Craft
Colton Cox
7, 2013, members of the VanCox and Devon Craft, age 20, were coming to rest.
derburgh County Joint Drug Task Force and the Posey actively involved in the illegal manufacture of methMedical responders from WadesCounty Narcotics Unit conducted a drug investigation
ville Fire Department and personnel
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which led to the execution of a search warrant at the
with the Posey County EMS attempted resuscitation efforts on the single
occupant of the vehicle to no avail.
Posey County Coroner Jay Price pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth
said the driver was identified as
25-year-old Joshua R. Gray, of Grayville, Ill.
An autopsy conducted in Evansville determined Gray died as a result
of blunt force trauma from injuries
sustained in the crash. Preliminary indications determined speed to be the
primary factor of the crash. Investigators are awaiting toxicology results to
conclude the investigation.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Department
were
units from the Posey County
New Harmony receives $500,000 for storm water improvements at a recently held award ceremony at the
EMS,
Indiana State Police, Wadesstatehouse. Left to right, Project Engineer Derick Wiggins; New Harmony Town Council member Linda
ville
Fire
Department, and the Posey
Warrum; Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann; Council Member Don Gibbs; Council Member Karen WalkCounty Coroner.
er; and New Harmony Town Council President Joe Straw. Photo submitted

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Members of Cub Scout Pack, Troop, Ventures and Crew
393 sponsored by the Knights of St. John and St. Wendel
Catholic Church and their families made 271 gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes at their annual event
held Wednesday night. More than 120 scouts, parents, and
siblings marked the eleventh year for 393’s ‘Packing Party’
which began in 2003 with only nine participants.
Collection week for Operation Christmas Child is November 18-25. Drop off locations are: Wadesville General
Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 7421 Joest Rd., Wadesville, IN 47638. Questions or directions call 812-449-1876

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knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date
candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol
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OBITUARIES
Raymond Utley
Raymond ‘Ray’ Utley,
age 58 of Mount Vernon,
died Monday November 4,
2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. He was
born November 29, 1954 at
Evansville, the son of Roy
B. and Dinah (Patmore) Utley. He married Pam Craig
on March 21, 1981.
Ray had retired as a lab tech for G.E. Plastics and
Sabic in Mount Vernon. He had been a member of the
Eagles Club. He loved gardening and all sports. He was
a member of the Agape Family Ministries. He loved his
family and grandson.
He is survived by his wife Pam; his mother, Dinah;
two sons, Jason (Valerie) Utley and Travis Utley; one
daughter, Angie Knapp; one grandson, Logan Knapp;
two brothers, Dennis and David Utley; and one sister,
Cindy (Bobby) Breneman. He was preceded in death by
his father, Roy.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday
November 7, 2013 at the Stendeback Family Funeral
Home at 1330 E. Fourth Street, Mount Vernon with Rev.
Jim Weihrauch officiating. Burial will be in Bellefontaine
Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Chemo
Buddies in care of the funeral home. Online condolences
may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Michael Kissel
Michael W. Kissel,
64, of Evansville, passed
away Tuesday, November
5, 2013, at his home. He
was born July 15,1949 in
Evansville to Alvin and
Wilma (Helmling) Kissel.
Mike was a logistics operator for Abengoa Bioenergy. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, gardening and was a true outdoorsman. He had
many record breaking deer and was listed in the Boon
and Crocket.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marianne Kissel; sons, Matthew Kissel (Brigitte), of Evansville, and
Nicolas Kissel (Amy), of Wadesville; grandchildren, Samantha Hoefling, Cory Alan Kissel, MacKenzie Kissel,
Sean Kissel, Kiona Kissel, Christnie Kissel and Kaylin
Kissel; great-grandchildren, Landun Hoefling and Paige
Hoefling; sisters, Beverly, Brenda, Becky, Madonna,
Charlotte and Sandy; brother, Rick and many nieces and
nephews.
Visitation was 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November
9, 2013, at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N
First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710.
Funeral service were held 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Art Christmas officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American
Lung Assoc, 115 W Washington Street, Suite 1180 S, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Condolences may be made online at www. ziemerfuneralhome.com

Doris Bott
Doris Kay (Jones) Bott,
64, of Mount Vernon, went
home to be with the Lord on
Saturday, November 9, 2013
in Evansville, Ind. She was
born February 3, 1949 in
Carmi, Ill., to Chelsea and
Fern (Gwaltney) Jones.
Doris started driving a
h l bbus in
i August
A
t off 1986 for the MSD of Mount
school
Vernon. She became a security guard at General Electric
and received her firefighter certificate, she retired July
20, 2013 after eighteen and a half years. She enjoyed
going to cruze in’s and car shows, and she loved to paint
pictures of scenery. Doris loved spending time with her
friends, her family, and her grandchildren.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, John Bott; three

sons, Jason (Angie) Webber, Brian (Peggy) Webber, and
Michael Webber; two sisters, Lois Hafford and Barbara
Butler; a brother, Guy Vernon (Virginia) Jones; grandchildren, Brandon, Brooke, Johnathon and Holton Webber; five step children, eight step grandchildren, two
nieces, seven nephews, several great and great-great
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
November 13, 2013 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512
Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Bro. Mark Tabor
officiating and burial to follow at Wolf Creek Cemetery
in Eldorado, Ill.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Posey Humane Society.
Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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Sandra Sue (Renfro) Allen, 69, of Mount Vernon, passed
away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Evansville, Ind. She
was born August 5, 1944 in Madisonville, Ky., to Leon Renfro
and Eula (Devine) Eakins.
Sandra retired from General Electric in Mount Vernon in
March of 2002 after twenty-five years of service.
Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Allen; daughter, Annette Allen; fathers, Leon Renfro and Felix
Eakins; mother, Eula Mae Renfro and a grandchild Cory Caine.
She is survived by her mother, Eula Eakins; daughter,
LaDonna Sue Allen of Mount Vernon; sons, Thomas Wayne (Rachelle) Allen I of Mount
Vernon, and Rockford Wayne (Mary) Allen of Mount Vernon; sisters, Charlotte Skelton
of Princeton, Ind., and Carolyn Capps of Madisonville, Ky.; brothers, William Renfro of
Madisonville, Ky., and Steven Renfro of Dawson Springs, Ky.; six grandchildren, Tommy
(Laura) Allen II, Adam, Brittney and Emiley Caine, Ashleigh and Dalton Goff; two greatgrandchildren, Erick and Katelyn James and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2013 at Schneider
Funeral Home, 512 Main Street in Mount Vernon with private burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Posey County Humane Society.
Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

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(Haggard) Isbell.
Dick was a mechanic. He was a member of the
Griffin, Indiana Christian Church and a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Vietnam
War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and
enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting sports, hunting
mushrooms and arrowheads, riding four-wheelers
and above all else, spending time with his grandsons
Landon and Cody.
Survivors include his mother Evelyn Stone of
Griffin; mother-in-law Freda Keeling of Grayville;
his close companion of 28 years, Penny Keeling of
Grayville; sons Andrew (Amy) Arthur of Grayville,
Jim Isbell of Florida, Jeff Welty of Grayville, Richard Welty of Jonesboro, Illinois, Dereck Welty of Illinois; daughter Melanie Acker of Florida; sister Jan
(Jeff) Hayes of Terre Haute, Indiana; brother-in-law
Joe Keeling of Mount Carmel, Illinois; brothers Carl
(Dottie) Isbell of Grayville, Gerald (Lee) Blaylock of
Romeoville, Illinois; sisters-in-law Nancy Wright of
Grayville, Judy Keeling and Teresa Walkenbach, both
of Mount Carmel; his little grandson buddies Landon
and Cody; other grandchildren Ryan, Tiffany, Chelsie, Adelyn, Chase and Riley; and several nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Visitation and funeral were Friday, November
8, 2013, at the Christian Church in Griffin, Indiana.
Visitation was at 11 a.m. and funeral was at noon.
Burial with military rites will be in Mount Pleasant
Cemetery in Griffin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cook Funeral Chapel. Visit cookfuneralchapel.com.

Timothy L. Ogg, 58,
journeyed to his new home,
Monday, November 4,
2013. He was born November 26, 1954 in Evansville,
Ind.
He graduated from Central High School and began
working with his dad. He
was a former member of
Scott Township Fire Department and an EMT for Alexander Ambulance Service. Tim owned Car Quest Auto
Parts Store in Wadesville and later became an electrician
with Reitz Electric Company. Tim was a fan of NASCAR, enjoyed horseback riding, camping and fourwheeling.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna ‘Ma’
Ogg.
Tim is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cathy (Stewart) Ogg; son, Matt and Nicole Ogg; daughter, Lori and
Zach Marvel; grandchildren, Kyla, Jordan, Jhett, Lexi;
father, Donald Ogg; sisters, Debbie and Greg Carlisle,
New Harmony, Ind., Becky Ogg, Evansville, Ind., Penny
and Mark Pinkston, Newburgh, Ind.; father and motherin-law, John and Evelyn Stewart, Oakland City, Ind.;
countless extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
November 9, 2013 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ,
Darmstadt Road, officiated by Rev. Brian Buschkill.
Friends visited from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday
at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
given to OHA Chemo Buddies, 3699 Epworth Rd., Newburgh, IN 47630 or Scott Township Fire Department,
1540 E. Baseline Road, Evansville, IN 47725.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.

Iris Fay (Schafer) Guthrie, 94, of Mount Vernon,
Ind., formerly of East Rochester, Ohio, passed away on
November 6, 2013. Iris was
born on November 2, 1919.
She and her husband
Frank, were members of
the First United Methodist
Church in Mount Vernon.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing, golfing, and cooking. She
also was a member of the Pink Ladies auxiliary.
Iris was a loving mother, grandma and great-grandma.
She will be greatly missed. Iris was preceded in death by
her loving husband of 67 years Clyde ‘Frank’ Guthrie Sr.
She is survived by two siblings, twin brother, Marvin
Shaffer, of Malvern, Ohio, and sister Rosemary Tully,
of Gulfport, Mo.; two sons, David (Wilma) Guthrie, of
LaPlata, Md., and Clyde (Diane) Guthrie Jr., of Mount
Vernon, Ind.; six grandchildren and spouses, Suseen
(Darren) Longley, Paul (Crystal) Guthrie, U.S. Army
Sergeant Johnathan (Jamie) Guthrie, Rodney (April)
Guthrie, Ryun (Kendra) Guthrie and Brock (Amanda)
Guthrie, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; and long time friend, Marie Hofacre.
The family would like to give special thanks to Bethel
Manor Nursing Home and the Staff, Heritage Hospice,
Donna Parsons and Brenda Cash from First United
Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home
at 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with
Rev. Mitch Gieselman officiating. Calling hours were
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burial will be at Bellefontaine
Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Sandra Allen

Charles Richard ‘Dick’
Isbell, 67, of Grayville, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at VNA
Charlier Hospice Care in
Evansville, Indiana. He
was born September 26,
1946, in Evansville, the
son of Charles Veachel
Isbell and Tressa Evelyn

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RETROSPECT

Fifty-seventh annual Lengelson family reunion held October 27
The Fifty-seventh Lengelsen Family Reunion was
held at Salem United church
of Christ, Heusler, on Sunday, October 27, 2013 with
39 family members and guests
present. It was planned to hold
the reunion at the Grebe family log house on Graff Road;
however, due to the cool
weather, it was decided to hold
the reunion at the church. The
host families of the reunion
were the descendants of Ferdinand and Caroline Lengelsen
Grebe.
Debbie Wells welcomed everyone and invited everyone to
sing the ‘Apple Seed’ song for
the blessing before the basket
dinner meal.
After the dinner, the members were invited to guess how
many ‘Lengelsen’ candy kisses were in a jar. Joseph Folz
was the winner with a guess
of 56 which was closest to the
actual count in the jar which
was 57 - in honor of the fiftyseventh reunion.
The attendees also were

invited to play ‘Lengel…
Bingo.’ Each person’s name
that attended the reunion was
written into the blank bingo
squares and then as each
name was drawn, the attendees marked their bingo cards.
This encouraged everyone attending to learn the names and
faces of their relatives. Those
winning prizes were able to
choose between aloe plants,
jade plants, cactus, violets,
pansies or 50 cent coins. The
bingo winners included: Debbie Wells, Jo An Niehaus, Esther Saltzman, Diane Wolf,
Angie Grebe, Blake Brooks,
LaDonna Jarvis, Marilyn
Thielman, Marie Folz, Jessica
Wade, Ruby Grebe, Britni
Teeter, Vi Lutz, and Phyllis
Huff.
Prizes were also awarded
to the oldest member present, Viola Lutz; the youngest
member present, Omelia Teeters (three-weeks-old); and the
member that traveled the farthest, LaDonna Jarvis.
The members also sang

Happy Birthday to Paul Uebelhack, whose birthday is
October 28.
After the games, a brief
business meeting was held
to determine next year’s
host families: the descendants of the Matilda (Hering)
Kleinknecht family.
Viola Lutz also gave a brief
talk about Glibert Strueh’s
book of poems. Gilbert is Viola’s brother who lives in Louisiana and has published a book
of inspiring poems. The book
can be ordered from Barnes
and Noble or from the internet.
Pauline Burgdorf also discussed the Lengelsen family
book that was compiled last
year prior to last year’s reunion. Pauline mentioned that
there were several mistakes
in the book, which has also
been noted by other family
members. Pauline encouraged
Lengelson family members
to make corrections and give
them to her so that a more accurate family history can be
compiled.

William Krie
William A. Krie, 68, of Evansville, died Thursday November 7, 2013, at his home. He was born on
November 21, 1944. in Waterloo, IA, the son of Orin
S. and Orra B. (Holcomb) Krie. He married Barbara
Hodge on July 8, 1966 in Tennessee and she survives.
Krie worked for 29 years at Koehring Crane Co. in
Waverly, IA, the Baptist Home in Arcadia Valley, Mo.,
and retired from Hancock County
Senior Services in Greenfield, IN in December 2011.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed geneology, history, garage
sales, reading, watching Colts football, and being with
the grandkids. He served honorably with the U.S. Air
Force in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; one son and
daughter-in-law, Brian and Gwen Krie of Mount Vernon; one daughter and son-in-law, Serena and Arlo
Swinton of Waverly, IA; four grandsons, Andrew Krie
of Waverly, IA, Madison and Dayton Krie of Mount
Vernon, and Jacob Rewerts of Waverly, IA; two granddaughters, Alivia Krie of Mount Vernon and Sierra Rewerts of Waverly, IA; and two sisters, Carol Turner of
Fredonia, Kan., and Kathy Ragsdale of Iowa. He was
preceded in death by his parents.

This week has two reasons for me to write this particular Christmas. Once, Todd asked for a ‘sleep hat’ like those seen
column. First of all, your great-grandmother, Lucile Black in Victorian times, and she made those, too, that year. I don’t
Powers would be 96 years old on November 16, if she was suppose those hats were as embarrassing as the bunny suit the
still here with us. And, yes, that is the way she
little boy in ‘A Christmas Story’ received.
In the early 90’s, we noticed Lucile was
spelled her name. As with many other babies DEAREST MADELEINE
forgetting things, and it was dangerous for her
from the earliest part of the Twentyth Century,
to live alone. She went into assisted living in
she was born at home, and the doctor wasn’t all BY
Florida, near her youngest son and family. It
that great at spelling on birth certificates. She CATHY
was sad, watching her get on the plane, knowwas born in a little remote Kentucky river town POWERS
ing that her feet would never touch Kentucky
named Cloverport. The love of her life, Culver
soil again. After her death, Dick brought her
Powers, also grew up there.
This week, we also honor servicemen and
coffin back to be laid to rest near her parents
women with Veteran’s Day. Culver was killed by a German in Cloverport. I like to think that she and Culver are finally
sniper when WWII was almost over on February 26, 1945. together.
So your Grandpa Don grew up without a father, and Lucile
Just this past week, I passed her box of antique Christmas
dedicated her life to rearing him and his brother, Dick. Don ornaments along to your Aunt Heather. I had kept this stored
was born in the same town as his mother, on Dec. 23, 1939, away since 2001. After being in a box for so many years,
and his brother came along eighteen months later. Although many of them will be on the November/December cover of
many women joined the workforce during the war, Lucile had Evansville Living. I am sure this would make her happy.
to work until she reached retirement age, in order to take care
Madeleine, the only way you will ever ‘know’ your two
of her boys. To compound the problem, both boys contracted great-grandmothers is through pictures and stories. I hope
polio, just before the vaccine became available. Dick had the that you will pass this information on to the next generation.
worst case, and required regular trips to a Louisville doctor.
Both Lucile, and my mother, Madeleine, reared children
Many fallen soldiers were buried in Europe and this was the alone after the war and through the 50’s, when most women
of The Posey
case with Culver. Lucile was finally able to visit Luxembourg, did not have to enter the workforce. These were two strong
County
Pound
and stand at his resting place in the late 70’s. No other man women who did
Puppies
Call
had ever measured up, so she remained a widow. Madeleine, everything
they
(812)-305-4737
when you are older, I want you to read the letters Culver wrote could to instill
back from the war to his wife. I have carefully preserved them. moral values and a
for more
It was hard to get by while the boys were little, and Lu- strong work ethic
information
cile moved them all in with her mother-in-law in Owensboro. into their children.
Jacob is such a friendly boy. He would absolutely love to have some
She went to beauty school, and was a beautician for a while. Please always rekids to play with. He is housetrained and crate trained. He is also
She eventually got a job with General Electric at the plant that member them.
neutered, up to date on shots, heartworm negative, and microchipped,
Jacob weighs about 40 pounds.
manufactured tubes for radios and televisions. Carefully savLucile Powers
Culver Powers
ing her money, she was able to move into her own home when
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the boys were in high school.
With help from funds provided for children orphaned by
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the war, she made sure that both sons graduated from college.
As you know, grandpa came to Indiana, after studying art at
Murray and he taught at North Posey until the mid 70’s. His
brother, who passed away in 2010, ended up teaching shop at
a high school in Lakeland, Florida.
I learned many things from Lucile after grandpa and I were
married. She was a true Southern genteel lady, one of a dying
breed. As I have written about before, grandpa and I packed
DECEMBER 2-4, 2013
MARCH 16-25, 2014
up our kids, and drove over the Ohio River to stay with her
• Motor-coach Transportation • 2 Nights Lodging •
9 Night Tour: Dublin, Kilkenny (farmhouse stay), Killarney, Mayo
many weekends. Sunday dinner was served on crisp white
• 4 Meals • Guided Tours Of Nashville •
and a Castle stay. Enjoy a pint in the home of the Black Stuff, a
linen tablecloths, and we ate with real silver. I still wish that I
hearty dinner in your farmhouse, kiss the Blarney Stone, see the
• Country Music Hall Of Fame Admission • Shop Opry Mills •
could make roast beef taste like hers.
Ring of Kerry, walk the cliffs of Moher, and enjoy Emigrant’s Tale.
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Lucile lost her parents to the Spanish Flu in 1917, when
she was only a baby, and was raised by her grandmother. As
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a child, she learned to knit, using popsicle sticks, and made
many things for us, including booties for all of my babies.
She was also an accomplished seamstress, and made us many
garments, including my maternity clothing. When your daddy
and Uncle Todd were little boys, they got new pajamas every
NOVEMBER 11, 2003
NOVEMBER 9, 1988
NOVEMBER 6, 1963
10 YEARS AGO
25 YEARS AGO
50 YEARS AGO
Rosemary Knowles made history
Grand opening ceremonies
Herbert A. Cox, Poseyville, has
when she became Mount Vernon’s were held at the Poseyville li- been named Southwestern Indiana
first woman mayor.
cense branch office, signifying zone manager for Indiana Tractor
Matthew
and
Andrea
McFadin
the changeover to Indiana’s new Sales, Inc.
November 12 - Kathy Franks, Dale Crumbacher, Juof
Mount
Vernon
are
proud
to
anstate-run license branch system.
North Posey Principal Lloyd
Pollard-Ross, Carissa Koes- lie McGrew, Keith Oeth, Announce
the
birth
of
their
son,
Blake
Fire
engulfed
the
garage
of
the
Hutchinson,
Athletic Director Leonter, Greg Ricketts
drei Parrent
McFadin.
Bill Erbacher residence of rural ard Mauck and Coach Byron BrenNovember 13 - Bob WalkNovember 17 - ManAmy Wilson became the bride of Wadesville.
ton attended the regular P.A.C. meeter Joe Lynn Armstrong, Abby di Parkhill, Britini Huck,
James Roberts on August 23, 2003.
Mary Bland and Lola Snyder ing in Boonville.
Giles, Tracie Little, Jennifer Sidonna Southard, William
Parents of the bride are Steve and open the ‘Buy-U-Boutique’ in
The Wabash Valley Sugar Beet
Cobb, Matthew Mittino, Kev- R. Floyd, Alyssa Scherzinger,
Sherry Wilson of Cynthiana, and Griffin.
growers are planning to ask for an
in Pettigrew
Harold Penner, Jimmy Daparents of the groom are Janet
Mrs. Mary Hortense Sawyer
November 14 - Ryan vis, Holly Reinitz, Bud Roby,
Peach of Owensville, and Phil Rob- was honored for her 87th birth- allotment for growing sugar beets
Proctor, Janice Haggard, Alli- Jane Wase
erts of Charleston, S.C.
day with a party given by her for this area.
Ivan Hollen, superintendent of
son Cardin, Jacob Straw, Kim
November 18 - Glenn
Mayor Jack Higgins was given family.
the
Metropolitan School District of
Ricketts, Zach Willhoyte
Proctor, Stanley Campbell,
the ‘Helping Hands’ Community
Hubert and Marcella Axton of
November 15 - Peggy Christopher Wiltshire, Grant
Service Award.
Wadesville celebrated their 50th North Posey county and presidentMeyer, Jeff Moore, Mike Parker, Carley Redman
Paul and Eileen (Kercher) wedding anniversary on Novem- elect of the Poseyville Kiwanis Club,
Weinzapfel
of Evansville will cel- ber 20 with a reception for all and Malcolm W. Fuhrer, Sr., Mount
Burdick, Sandy Hall, Lori
If you have a name to be
ebrate their 50th wedding anniver- friends and relatives. The couple Vernon, have been appointed coForrester, Joseph Lee, Brenda included in the birthday calchairman of the 57th annual Christsary on November 22. They were married on November 23, 1938.
Hottel, Mike Burdick, E J endar, please send to: Posey
married on Nov. 21, 1953.
Sergeant Ed Wessel and Cor- mas Seal and Health Bond campaign
Rainey, Tyler Schmitt
County News, P.O. Box 397,
Tristan Emery, a member of the poral Greg Oeth of the Indiana of the Posey County Tuberculosis
November 16 - Lucille New Harmony, IN 47631 or
Mount Vernon FFA Chapter recently State Police show the new finger- Assn.. by Harvey D. Fuchs, associaPowers, Susan L. Trembc- email: news1@poseycounreceived the American FFA Degree. printing system that was installed tion president.
zynski, Angela Wiley, Andrea tynews.com.
One of the Lewis and Clark keel- in the crime lab.
Marine Private William E. Lewis
boats made a brief stop in Mount
Several former University of of Wadesville, serving aboard the nuVernon before heading on down the Southern Indiana basketball clear cruiser USS Long Beach, parplayers will participate in USI’s ticipated in a NATO exercise entitled
Ohio River.
Sarah Hayden is Mount Vernon first-ever old-timer’s game.
‘South Trap’ with the Sixth Fleet in
The 1988 FFA Officers, Don the Mediterranean.
Athlete of the Week and Zach Mendenhall is North Posey Athlete of Herrmann, Matt Williams,
Burglars entered a Blairsville tavBob Woods, Mike Willman,
the Week.
ern by way of a window on the south
Over 75 years of Hammelman Jim DeShields, Dennis Mills
Dental Services in Poseyville will and J.R. Farrar, will attend the side of the building and escaped with
end on November 11, 2003, when Districk 10 Kickoff Meeting at $400-500 dollars early Oct. 31.
Tiebor’s Sea Lions, internationally
the third member of the Hammel- Princeton High School.
Susan and Irvin Reynolds acclaimed as the greatest act of its
man family retires from the practice
of New Harmony announce the kind, will be one of the highlights of
of dentistry.
Along with six other advisers and engagement of their daughter, the 30th annual Shrine Circus to be
members of vista groups throughout Elizabeth, to Bishop Mumford, presented by Hadi Shrine Temple on
the state of Indiana, New Harmony so of Letitia Mumford of Griffin Thanksgiving Day.
The Harmony Echoes Quartet is
School’s CILC advisor, Mrs. Lee and the late Thomas Mumford.
Ann Hoenert accompanied Mari- The couple plan to be married on now composed of Dorothy Krohn,
sha Naas and Lori Beth Stallings to December 30 at st. Paul’s Epis- Kenneth Andry, William Krohn and
copal Church.
a workshop in Indianapolis.
Dalton Welch.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Little Bit Testyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to run November 14-16 WMI News
On November 14, 15 and 16, the Mount Vernon Thespian Troupe will be performing their annual
Fall Play. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production is titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Little Bit Testy.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It features two one acts, both dealing
with the stresses that high school students experience.
The first act, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This Is A Test,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Stephen Gregg, tells the story of Alan, a young sophomore,
who has stayed up all night studying for a test. Unfortunately he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to remember anything
he studied. Once he gets the test he has a hard time concentrating and his mind often wanders. His
inner most thoughts are articulated by a three person chorus who help the audience understand the
kind of guy Alan is. As time goes by Alan becomes less and less focused and notices some bizarre
activity going on by his fellow classmates. Alan is played by Senior Mikey Stevens-Emerson.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;My character pulls an all-nighter, blanks on the test, and discovers that his classmates learned
the entire Chinese language while he was at a dental appointment. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all had similar, though
hopefully not as horrible, situations. Watching Alan navigate the mess is a hilarious and educational
experience,â&#x20AC;? states Mikey Stevens-Emerson.
The second act is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Perfect Scoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Katie Henry. Four friends, a hippie, a jock, a perfectionist, and a slacker, negotiate the college application process as graduation day rapidly approaches.
SATs and GPAs are just a part of their worries, as senioritis, awkward interviews, and the pressure
to succeed provide even bigger hurdles in the race to the fat-envelope finish line. Real life Seniors
Melanie Davis, Marshall Hadley, and Austin Denning portray three of the four friends.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;This play is almost an exact paradigm of what all seniors face during our last year of high
school. Except for a few minor details, and the names changed around to protect the innocent.
Reading the lines was as if the playwright had crept into my house with a tape recorder,â&#x20AC;? shares
Marshall Hadley.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The show is scarily accurate when it comes to my own senior year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing the show with my
best friends, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all worried about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to happen come May. When my character,
Hannah, talks about leaving her best friends and starting over, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really me talking to friends Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve
had since I was twelve,â&#x20AC;? states Melanie Davis.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Perfect Scoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is not just a play, it has become my entire life. I am currently living the life
of the character that I portray,
James. He is a senior that gets
caught up in the missed deadlines, friends, and college applications. He worries that he
will not get accepted into any
colleges. This play has many
bittersweet moments for all
of my fellow seniors,â&#x20AC;? shares
Austin Denning.
Be sure to check out this
night of theater. The show
starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be
performed at the Mount Vernon Senior High School Performing Arts Center. All seats
are $5. For information, please
call 812-833-5932.
Photo by Studio B

Moffettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Many Pathsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to be on display
Susan Phillips Moffett has been a Fine Art Faculty member at Indiana University Southeast since
1983, where she has taught Printmaking and Drawing. In addition, Moffett has exhibited in 45
group shows and two solo shows throughout the United States as well as abroad in Ireland, Poland
and Australia. Her work is in numerous public and private collections. Moffett has also received
several awards and grants.
From Moffettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artist Statement, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Many Pathsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; refers to the diverse threads the artist brings together in her artwork. A variety of media (drawing, woodcut, collage and etching) and expression
both challenges and excites. We are multi-dimensional beings; it is fitting that our paths of expression are varied and rich...continuing Moffett explores contrasts...the yin/yang of ancient and new,
solid and fragile, light and dark, smooth and rough are fascinating avenues of comparison. Moffett
enjoys the medium of charcoal for the drama of strong value contrasts and pastels for their rich
color and fluidity.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Moffett is a founding member of PYRO Gallery in Louisville, Ky. She is also represented by
Ro2 Art in Dallas, Texas. Moffett grew up in Dallas, Texas and lives in southern Indiana with her
husband Scott Borden.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Many Pathsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be on display from November through January 26, 2014, at the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute and Gallery, 916 E. Granary Street, New Harmony, Ind. The opening Artist Reception will be
Saturday, November 23, 4 -7 p.m. during the Fall Gallery and Shoppe Stroll. It is free and open to
the public with refreshments. Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

These Ladies attended the
Relay for Life paint party
that was held at St Francis
on Saturday November 2 at
North Elementary School.
At left Pleasant Dike hold the
ornament she made. Above:
Donna Nash, Kristina Gentil
and Lori Lingafelter proudly
display their ornaments. Photos submitted

WMI Supports â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Family Movie Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: With
the weather turning colder and the opportunities
for outdoor activities dwindling, now is the perfect time to spend your blustery autumn nights
curled on the couch watching a good movie.
Over the last year, the WMI has doubled its
DVD offerings. Some of our new additions include Hope Springs with Meryl Streep, Tommy
Lee Jones, and Steve Carell; The Fast and the
Furious 1-5; Downton Abbey seasons 1-3; many
John Wayne titles; the Lonesome Dove series;
and Goosebumps.
So, no matter what your pleasure-classics,
westerns, comedy, history, animation-let WMI
be your first source of movies for you and your
family. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got everything you need but the

APL News

By Stanley Campbell

If you are looking for something to do, check out what is
happening at the Alexandrian
Public Library in the next few
weeks. You do not need a library card to attend any of our
programs and all are brought
to you free of charge.
Busy Hands/Basic Knitting
November 13 and 27 at 10
a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Busy Handsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a local
gathering of crafters and knitters. Cheryl Carroll will be on
hand to demonstrate how to
stitch during our Basic Knitting Program. She will be
teaching techniques. Yarn is
provided and a limited number
of size eight needles are available to use.
Lunchtime Yoga
November 13 and 20 at
12:15 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Anne Cottrell will
help us refocus and refresh
our mind and body with gentle
yoga techniques. Bring comfortable clothing to wear and,
if you can, bring a mat or towel. For ages 18 and up.
Lego Club
November 13 at 3:30 p.m.
This is a monthly club for anyone age 6 and older who loves
working with Legos. You must
register.
Basic Drawing
November 14 and 21 at 10
a.m. Learn how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeâ&#x20AC;? like
an artist, and how to draw that
image on paper. All supplies
provided. Please register with
Stan Campbell if you wish to
attend this continuing series.
Laughs and Crafts Club
November 14 and 21 at 3:45
p.m. There is always a craft, a
story and a snack and always
a good time at Laughs and
Crafts Club. This program is
for kids who are in kindergarten and up. You must register
with the Youth Services desk
to attend.
National Novel
Writing Month
November 14 at 6 p.m.
Write in location with us.
Bring your ideas or your novel
and use our meeting room as a
great location to work on your
epic.
Manga Otaku
November 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Manga Otaku is a group of anime and manga fans meeting
to watch anime, swap manga,
discuss new mangas and anime, which new series to order, have snacks, play games,
do crafts, drawing classes, and
more. The club is always looking for new members.
Getting Crafty
Ornament-ly Yours
November 19 and November 26 at 10 a.m. Join us as we
make several ornaments that
can be used for your Christmas tree, decorations or as
little holiday gifts. All supplies will be provided. You
must register.
LITerally Speaking
Book Discussion
November 19 at 1 p.m. This
month the LITerally Speaking
book discussion group will
discuss Gifted Hands: The
Ben Carson Story by Ben Carson and Cecil Murphey. Everyone is welcome to attend.
APL Board of
Trustees Meeting
November 19 at 5:45 p.m.
This meeting is open to the
public.
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on Appreciation
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November 25, 26 and 27
during regular library hours.
The Alexandrian Public Library cordially invites you
and your friends to attend our
Patron Appreciation Days celebration. Each year, APL staff
like to show their appreciation
for the patrons that make their
jobs necessary and fulfilling.
Stop by at any time during
library hours so they can say:
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thank You.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at
the library, chat with the staff
and check out the many different library collections including hot best-selling books,
DVDs, audiobooks, and music
CDs.
T.A.B.
(Teen Advisory Board)
November 25 at 3:30 p.m.
We will discuss teen programming, new books, movies, and
music, social networking and
test our ideas. So stop by for
a snack and some good times.
This program is for those in
grades 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 only.
Make a Festive
Seasonal Wreath
November 25 at 6 p.m. Join
us as we make a festive seasonal wreath. All supplies will
be provided. You must register
at the Adult Information Desk.
Pictures of your work will be
taken.
Family Storytime
Thanksgiving Fun
November 26 at 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving themed stories,
craft, games and fun for the
entire family.
Thanksgiving
November 28 and 29. The
library will be closed for the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Treasures Gift Shop

Are you looking for a
unique holiday gift for your
friends and family? Be sure
to drop by the Treasures Gift
Shop at the Alexandrian Public Library. We are delighted
to offer you a new selection of
quality local arts and crafts as
well as other merchandise that
would make perfect gifts.
How to Register for
Programs
The library offers multiple
ways you can register, including: on the web, by phone, and
in person. You can register
well in advance by going to
our website at www.apl.lib.
in.us. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t register on-line?
Call the Adult Information
Desk at (812) 838-3286 or
visit the Adult Information
Desk in person. Our library
staff representative will be
ready to assist you and answer
your questions.
Hero Tree Program
Alexandrian Public Library
is requesting community residents to bring in photographs
honoring a service member
from past or present for the
Our Heroesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tree program.
To participate bring a photograph of the service member
you wish to honor to the library now through November
11, where it will be placed in
a special ornament. All submitted photographs will be
retained for future Our Heroesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Tree displays. If you submitted
a photograph from 2009-2012
your honored service member
will already be on the tree. Any
photographs received will be
hung on a tree located inside
the library from November 11
to November 30.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs
with the melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar in a medium bowl. Stir well enough to coat all of
the crumbs with the butter, but not so much as to turn the mixture into paste. Keep it crumbly.
Press the crumbs onto the bottom and about two-thirds of the way up the sides of a springform
pan. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the crust to form all of the way up the back of each slice of cheesecake.
Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then set it aside until you are ready to fill it. In a large mixing
bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer until
smooth. Add the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice and continue to beat until
smooth and creamy. Pour the filling into the pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. The top will turn
a bit darker at this point. Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool. When the
cheesecake has come to room temperature, put it into the refrigerator. When the cheesecake has
chilled, remove the pan sides and cut the cake into 8 equal pieces. Use dental floss to make a
clean cut. Serve with a generous portion of whipped cream on top. Serves 8

popcorn.
Upcoming Events: David Wolfe-A Night with
President Lincoln. President Lincoln (a.k.a. David Wolfe) will visit WMI on November 19 at 7
p.m. to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of
the Gettysburg Address. Mr. Wolfe is well known
as a storyteller and actor and has been portraying
Lincoln for several years. You will not only get an
education, but you will get engaging storytelling,
fun, and a great enjoyment meeting Mr. Lincoln.
Christmas Open House at Working Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute: Plan to join us for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Christmas at WMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
open house, immediately following the tree lighting on December 6. Help us celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season with food, fellowship, and song.

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One Stop Christmas Shop and Family Fest to benefit church

Charles and Sally Huck
Charles and Sally Huck of New Harmony, Ind., plan
to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Red Wagon in Poseyville, Ind., on Nov.
16 and a reception will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17 at St.
Stephens Parish house in New Harmony, Ind., from 2-4
p.m. hosted by their children. No gifts please, just your
presence.
Huck and the former Sally Westfall were married on
Nov. 15, 1953 at St. Stephens Church in New Harmony.
They are the parents of Steve Huck (Wendy) and Vickie
Harris (Darrell) both of New Harmony; Dirk Huck (Linda) of San Antonio, Texas and Scott Huck of Jacob’s Village of Evansville.
They have nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Charles retired from G.E., Mount Vernon in 1991 and
Sally retired from 5/3 Bank, New Harmony in 1990.

Friends of Harmonie to hold meeting
The Friends of Harmonie State Park will be electing officers
at our next meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6 p.m. at the
Atheneum in New Harmony, Ind.
Currently on the ballot we have Fred Hirsch, President; Shannon Hoehn, Vice President; Rod Douglas, Secretary and Sharon
York, Treasurer.
There will also be a dinner to show appreciation to all who have
helped to make this year such a success. Please RSVP by November 14 through email or call 812-985-3572 and leave a message.

Benefit for New Beginnings Lakeside Church, Saturday, November 23, 11 a.m.
- 3 p.m., New Beginnings
Lakeside Church, 11420
Middle Mt. Vernon Road,
Evansville, IN 47712
Relax this Christmas
Season by getting all your
Christmas shopping done
before Thanksgiving. There
will be something for everyone on your list. Enjoy
lunch, shopping and joyous activities while helping
New Beginnings Lakeside
Church raise money for their
Building Fund and Student
Ministries. This will be fun
for the whole family.
Vendor Fair - Each vendor is giving at least 10
percent of their sales to the
New Beginnings Lakeside
Church’s Building Fund and
has donated a gift to the Chinese Auction. Please contact
them before November 27 if

Crafts Shows, Live Music
and the Nutcracker Ballet
Performance at Thrall’s Opera House on Saturday at 1
and 3 p.m. The River Bend
Brass Band will perform at
Thrall’s Opera House on Saturday at 6pm.
The Ribeyre Gymnasium
and Rapp Annex will host
a Shopping Gala and Antique Fair, highlights every
year are the Kiwanis ‘Sweet
Shop’ and live music by the
Shade Tree Players. Lunch
will be available both days in
the gymnasium.
The Rapp Granary will
host the Annual Artisan Fair,
the second floor will be filled
with handmade artwork,

The Alexandrian Public
Library cordially invites
you and your friends to
attend our Patron Appreciation Days celebration
on November 25, 26 and
27 during regular library
hours.
Each year, APL staff like
to show their appreciation
for the patrons that make
their jobs necessary and fulfilling. Stop by at any time
during library hours so they
can say: ‘Thank You.’
And this will also be
your opportunity to redeem
yourself of overdue fines.
The library will again be
clearing overdue fines in
exchange for nonperishable
food items brought in on
those three days. $1 in late
fines will be cleared from
your account for each food
item you bring in. If you do

Photos with Santa and Lunch
available on the first floor.
New Harmony’s antique,
specialty shops and art galleries will host open houses
and will be filled with oneof-a kind Christmas Gifts for
everyone on your Christmas
Shopping List. Christmas in
New Harmony promises to
get you in the Holiday Spirit
while getting your Christmas
Shopping done. Don’t miss
this heart-warming holiday
event, December 7th & 8th
in beautiful historic New
Harmony, Indiana.
New Harmony, Indiana
is located 25 miles west of
Evansville, Ind., off SR 69 or
seven miles off I64 from the
number four exit.

St. Matthew fashion
show set for Nov. 16

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November 16 is the St.
Matthew Annual Fall Fashion Show. Dinner is at 5 p.m.
and the show begins at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $15 each and include a catered meal, drink
and dessert along with the
fashion show, a silent auction, and a big item raffle. VIP
tables with front row seating,
a surprise meal and unlimited
free drinks are available for
$200 each - three of the five
VIP tables are still available
for purchase. It promises to
be an evening of fellowship,
fashion and family fun. Call
the St. Matthew School Office
at 812-682-3621 for tickets.

Christmas in New Harmony to be held Dec 6-8
The New Harmony Business Associates will welcome in the holiday season
at the 29th annual Christmas
in New Harmony Festival on
December 6 - 8.
Events begin Friday evening with the Christmas Tree
Lighting at the New Harmony Inn & Conference Center
from 5 – 8 p.m.
Join us Saturday morning at ‘Breakfast with Santa’
in the Catholic Community
Center from 8 – 10 a.m., following breakfast is the Main
Street Parade at 10:30 a.m.
Daily activities include: Photos with Santa, Horse Drawn
Carriage Rides, Make & Take
Crafts for Children, Arts &

not bring in as many items
as you have fines, we will
remove fines in oldest to
newest order. Food items
will be accepted only for
overdue fines and does not
include such fees as those
incurred for repair of damaged items or loss.
A food item will be determined acceptable if it is
a non-perishable food item,
in the original container,
has the original manufacturer-applied label, has not
expired, is in good condition and never opened or
tampered with. Final acceptance of any food item
will be at the discretion of
Circulation Staff.
While you’re at the library, chat with the staff
and check out the many
different library collections
including hot best-selling
books, DVDs, audiobooks,
and music CDs.

Deaconess Cancer Services
and Vantage Oncology will
host a Shine a Light on Lung
Cancer Vigil on Thursday,
November 14 at 6 p.m. at Deaconess Chancellor Center for
Oncology, which is located at
4055 Gateway Boulevard in
Newburgh.
November is Lung Cancer
Awareness Month and the
event on November 14 is part
of an international coordinated
awareness event for lung cancer that provides a voice and
community for the millions
impacted every year around
the world. The vigil will fea-

ture personal stories from survivors and caregivers, provide
information about early detection and treatment of lung
cancer, and will end with a
moment of reflection followed
by lighting of glow sticks. This
vigil will be one of a hundred
being held worldwide.
The public is invited to attend this special vigil. For
more information about the
local vigil, please call Mary
Gaffney at 812-858-2268. For
more information about the
Shine a Light on Lung Cancer
Vigil, please visit www.lungcanceralliance.org.

Meditation class
to start on Nov. 12
Free/Non-Profit Meditation Falun Dafa Intro Class
will begin on Nov. 12 from
6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library in
Mount Vernon. For more
information go to www.
falundafa.org or contact
Laura Market at 812-6041564.

Helping serve sweets at the St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church Sausage Supper is five-year-old Kaylee Fraser.
Over 200 meals were served, and all the proceeds from
the event will go to support missions and youth projects.
Photo by Michelle Gibson

BBBS to host concert with BLEND
The acappella doo wop group BLEND will
perform their 50’s and 60’s hits in a two-hour
concert on Friday, November 15 at Wesley Hall,
First United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon,
Ind. First Bank of Mount Vernon is sponsoring
the 7 p.m. concert benefiting Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Posey County. This talented group is
a Posey County favorite with their last performance at the 2013 Mount Vernon River Days.
Advance tickets cost $10 for adults and $5
for students and are available by calling Kay
Kilgore at 483-2922 or Beth Schilling 7810450. Tickets sold at the door will be $12 for
adults and $7 for students.
BLEND, whose base location is in Illinois,
was formed in 2005 for a talent show and ended
up winning it. From there they found a unique
sound and decided to pursue it as a career. The
real strength of BLEND lies in their ability to
entertain crowds of all ages with their renditions of songs which most everyone has heard,
all while keeping a Christian undertone. On top
of their classic doo-wop routine, they are also
a deeply spiritual group and love to share their
gospel music as well. Some local churches in
Mount Vernon have been blessed by their Sunday morning southern gospel music.
In 2008, BLEND appeared as special guests
at the Dick Clark American Band Stand Theater
in Branson, Missouri leading to an offer to perform their show in Branson on a regular basis.
They had to decline the great opportunity due
to their dedication to their education. Today
they tour the country year-round performing
their ‘Forever Doo-Wop, a tribute to the 50’s
& 60’s’ and ‘Jukebox Memories, a musical
journey through yesteryear’ acts. A schedule of
their appearances can be found on their website: www.blend-acappella.com.
Being the child of a single mother, Johnathan Estes, the group’s lead singer, became a
Big Brother in 2005. “I knew I wanted to be
a positive role model for a ‘Little.’ Becoming
a ‘Big’ was a challenging, yet very growing
experience for me. It taught me a lot about

responsibility, patience, and loving. My first
‘Little’ longed for love and acceptance. We had
a friendship that became like two brothers.”
Johnathan’s ‘Little’ wound up moving away
but his dedication to the program didn’t end
here. “After seeing the influence I could have
on one’s life, I decided to be a ‘Big’ again. It
is definitely an experience that changed my
life for the better. I would recommend being
a ‘Big’ to others. I think so many times, we
become blind to the fact that we just might
learn and become more of a well-defined person from being such a positive influence to a
‘Little.’”
There is a tremendous need for BBBS programs in Posey County. According to information from Kids Count Data Center, 16.9 percent of the county’s children live in poverty
and 33 percent of the county’s public school
students are on free or reduced-priced lunch;
both measures have increased significantly
this past year. These children are considered at
risk and are our target population. Currently in
Posey County, less than 3 percent of these atrisk children are being served by BBBS and
the organization continues to look for mentors.
There is a waiting list of children wanting a
Big Brother or Big Sister.
BBBS is the largest, oldest (over 100 years),
and most successful mentoring organization in
the U.S. They have had a presence in the TriState area now for over 50 years and are now
in eight counties in southwest Indiana.
Since September, 2010, the Posey County
group has made much progress. This United
Way Agency has raised over $100,000, started
a student mentoring program at North Posey
School that has served 85 students, made 11
matches with at-risk students and adult volunteers throughout the county, and hired a parttime case manager to administer the mentoring
programs.
If you would like tickets or to volunteer with
BBBS, please contact Kilgore at 483-2922 or
Beth Schilling at 781-0451.

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CHURCH/GENERAL

As their November project, the Griffin Christian Church Youth Group canvassed
the town of Griffin Saturday morning, Nov. 9 to collect food to be donated to the New
Harmony Food Pantry. Ric Lloyd, in the center, gives his donation to (l to r) Sara
Daugherty, A.J. Morlock, Maddy Overton and Ryan Daugherty. Over 150 cans were
Jacob Cobb (left front) and Paul Ondash, Kristin Cobb, Wayne Peterson, and Miranda
collected. The group is looking forward to the holidays with a free Thanksgiving meal
on Nov. 24 for the community, and their Christmas with Santa breakfast held at the Pieszchalski (right front to back) were among the 220 participants at the Operation Christmas Child shoe box packing party held Thursday evening. Photo by Theresa Bratcher
Griffin Ruritan on Dec. 14 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Photo by Michelle Gibson

St. Peter’s UMC
collecting blankets
St. Peter's United Methodist Church United Methodist
Women are collecting blankets for the needy until December 10. Blankets can be
new or slightly used. To arrange a drop off of blankets,
please call 812-985-3751.

dren under 12.
Salem United Church of
Christ (Heusler) is located
at 11325 Old Lower Mount
Vernon Road, Evansville Ind.,
47712 (Take Hwy 62 West,
go south on West Franklin/
St.Philips Road and follow
signs to the church).
Visit the country store with
homemade
goodies/handmade items. For more information or to buy tickets in
The Harmony Chapel
advance call 812-985-2542.
Church of the Nazarene
Your support is very much apChurch in New Harmony is
preciated.
inviting anyone who is looking for children’s clothing to
call the church for help. We
have clothes for any sizes
and ages and even have a
few jackets. If you have a
goods will be auctioned. need please call 812-682Money raised will be used 3288.
for Local and World Mis- Turning Point to
sions.
Refreshments and baby- offer ‘Surviving the
sitting will be available. For
more information, please call Holiday’ program
985-3751.
Turning Point Apostolic
Church in Cynthiana will be
starting ‘Surviving the Holiday’s’ in December. This is
a Divorce Care & Grief Recovery Programs for those
toes, Cobbler
who may be struggling this
Thursday, November 21 holiday season with such
– Pizza Casserole, Peas, Apthings as divorce, death,
plesauce, Pumpkin Dessert
loss of a job, or family isThere will be no meal sues. There are many things
served on Thanksgiving that bring true grief into a
Day so we may be with our persons life. For more information contact the church at
families.
812-664-8050.

Harmony Chapel
Free Thanksgiving
clothing ministry Dinner at Griffin
is now open
Church on Nov. 24

St. Peter’s UMC to host
Christmas Auction Nov. 17
St. Peter's United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, 2800 St. Phillips
Road, will host their annual
Christmas Auction on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at
2 p.m. Quilts, hand crafted
items, other items and baked

Caleb Kunkler (left)
and Connor Frey did
their part Thursday
evening packing
several of the 271 shoe
boxes for Operation
Christmas Child at the
Knights of St. John in
St. Wendel. Photo by
Theresa Bratcher

There will be a free community Thanksgiving Dinner
at Griffin Christian Church
Sunday, November 24 at 5
p.m. Meat will be provided.
Come bring a favorite side
dish.

Community Table for November
Free meal every Thursday
serving from 5 to 6 p.m. at
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Poseyville.
Everyone is welcome – singles, couples and families.
Thursday, November 14
– Turkey Slice, Dressing,
Green Beans, Sweet Pota-

Ladies from Bethesda Church finish cleaning up after their very successful first year
Chili Supper on Saturday evening, Nov. 9. They met their goal to raise enough funds
to paint the exterior of the 142-year-old church building. (l to r) Martha Cole, Shirley
Granderson, Brandi Abell and Nelldean Nurrenbern. Photo by Michelle Gibson

Sermon of the Week: Saints Alive
By The Rev. Sean Esterline, Messiah Lutheran Church, Evansville
Please read Revelation 7:9-17 … okay, now that you’ve done that, please read on.
“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation,
from all tribes and peoples and languages...” Who are they? People who have died! That's right!
People who have died, who are really more alive than ever! Can you imagine the grandeur and
glory of looking at a majestic sight like this throng of saints in heaven? St. John stared at that "great
white host", that huge crowd of people wearing white robes in heaven, and he was so wrapped up
in the awe of the sight that one of the elders tried to get him to realize what he was looking at, so
he asked him, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have them come?" The
answer? They are people who trusted in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior, and are now with
Him in heaven! Even though we saw them die, even though we buried them, even though we miss
them very much, the message of this text is loud and clear: these saints of God that once were with
us are not dead, they are more alive than ever! They have washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Each person called a saint got to heaven not because they were so good, not because of the things
that they did on this earth, but because they are forgiven by the blood of Jesus. That concept, that
these robed saints have been washed clean and white by blood, seems like a contradiction. However, in the Old Testament, God made it very clear that the only way sin could be paid for was by

the shedding of blood. Hebrews 9:22 reminds us of that truth: “In fact, the law requires that nearly
everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”
God required His people all through the Old Testament to kill thousands and thousands of animals,
sprinkle the blood on the altar (and even on the people!) in order to make the point that sin is very
serious. Even in our society today, the most serious sins are those that involve the shedding of
blood. So, how much blood do you owe God because of your sin? Well, don't worry, because your
blood is worthless - its contaminated with original sin and God made it clear a long time ago that
He isn't accepting our diseased blood to pay for sin.
That's what's so wonderful about the sermon text for this morning. The people in St. John's vision are saints. They are holy. And we knew some of them! We can look in the Bible at people like
Noah, who got drunk after the flood, or King David who committed adultery and murder, or the
thief on the cross whom Jesus promised to take to heaven. “After this I looked and behold, a great
multitude that no one could number... clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands.”
Look up to heaven! There they are! So are all your Christian relatives and friends. They are there
too. Noah and David and the thief and your friends and relatives all were infected with the same
blood contamination that you and I are infected with - original sin. But they are in heaven, because,
as the Bible says, they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb.
Think of what doctors would give to have an unlimited blood bank that would serve as a cure for
all blood-born diseases in our world - things like leukemia or hemophilia - and then realize that we
have God’s spiritual blood bank here in the cup of salvation that is shared with us each time we
come here to celebrate the Lord's Supper.
In fact, whenever we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and especially when we read this text so near
to All Saints Day, we can see the faces all the people we know, all our family and friends that have
gone on to be with the Lord. I can see my father, my grandparents, I can see the members of the
church that I have buried, I can see their faces being at their heavenly rest with God. The Bible even
tells us about the restful, perfect communion that they have with God: "they are before the throne
of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them
with his presence. They shall hunger no more; neither thirst anymore. The sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd; and he will
guide them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Can you imagine how wonderful that communion is? Would you like to never cry again? Would
you like to never have pain again? Would you like to never have your heart broken, ever again?
Would you like to never feel lonely, ever again? Would you like to never have any problems ever
again? God promises all of this to those who believe and trust in Him for salvation!
Evangelist Dwight Moody once said, "Someday you will read in the paper that D.L. Moody is
dead. Don't you believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than ever; I shall have
gone up higher, that is all - out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal. That same
bliss awaits you, for Jesus Christ has paid the penalty of your sins and calls you into a relationship
with Him that will result in His taking You to heaven on the last day.”
You can rest assured that through the gift of faith in Jesus Christ, your salvation is as certain as
the eternal life that has been given to all the Saints who have gone before you. As we honor their
memories with our lives, we also anticipate following along behind them in our death and resurrection.... and we know that this great gift is certainly ours through the words that God has given
us: all your sins have been forgiven, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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SCHOOL

School Board begins with moment of silence
By Lois Mittino Gray
The Mount Vernon School
Board opened its November
4 meeting with a moment
of silence in memoriam for
Carl Breeze, a maintenance
man with the district for over
31 years, and for high school
student Christian Papenmeier.
A public hearing was convened for citizen comments
on School Superintendent
Tom Kopatich’s 2014 employment contract. It proposes a
2.1 percent increase over last
year’s salary of $93,780 for
255 contract days, 20 vacation
and 20 leave days, insurance
valued at $10,806.12 and 2.5
percent of the salary going into
a 401A account. There were no
remonstrators present.
Kopatich
recognized
the achievements of several groups, starting with the
Mount Vernon High School
Spell Bowl Team. They re-

cently won the Area Competition and are now ranked first
in the Big 8 Conference and
sixth in Class II statewide. He
praised the tremendous job the
band did in placing tenth at the
state competition in Indianapolis. “They loved playing on
the Lucas Oil Field and strive
to make it again next year. The
more you go, the more you get
noticed,” he said. “We were
the only band of the ten not
there last year and we want to
become veterans at it, too.”
The superintendent also
praised the hard work of the
six Future Farmers of America students and advisor who
participated in the national
convention in Louisville. Kopatich attended with them and
called it an “intense conference with 55, 000 bluecoats
and Rick Pitino as an excellent
keynote speaker.”
Science ISTEP scores are

‘Burkhardt’ continued from Page A1

Gibson County Sheriff George Ballard
says Davidson stole cars, guns, and murdered
a Posey County grandmother during a spree
that spanned hundreds of miles in two states.
But what drove him to such violence still
remains a mystery.
About 10 p.m. on a Friday night back in
August, Burkhardt left her job at Wal-mart
in Princeton to take care of her grandchild in
Poseyville. About an hour later, her daughter arrived home and her child was there, but
Sandra was gone.
From there Sheriff Ballard says Davidson
committed a burglary in Spurgeon, then another burglary in Winslow.
Then around 4:30 Saturday afternoon,

now in, but state average
scores are not released as yet.
“It’s looking good that
we will be in line with state
scores. We are overall up from
last year with scores in the 80’s
at elementary level and in the
70’s at junior high level,” Kopatich said
In other board action:
• In personnel matters, the
board accepted the resignation
of Don Jackson as a bus driver
and confirmed the employment
of Sharon Berry as a custodian
at the high school and Sarah
Henning as a teacher assistant
at Marrs. Robert McBride Jr.
was hired as a building maintenance technician at the high
school and Stacy Ross will be
a bus attendant and substitute
driver for Route 63.
• Ten people were given
permission to attend five different workshops/meetings,
including an educational tech-

deputies spotted a stolen white SUV a few
miles east of Pike Central High School. It
was there that Ballard says Davidson surrendered with a 9mm handgun and a stolen shotgun. He also told them where to find Sandra’s
wrecked silver Ford Focus.
“There was no clear-cut motive. There
doesn’t appear to be and I think the main
thing, he just wanted a ride over to Illinois
and she had a car. He had a gun he’d stolen
from a neighbor,” Sheriff Ballard said.
Once in custody, Davidson was treated for
an injury and questioned in Princeton. That’s
when Ballard says Davidson told investigators where to find Sandra’s body near Crossville, Ill.

nology conference and ‘Kids
Count’ conference.
• The board entered into
an agreement with Evansville
Teachers Federal Credit Union
for a debit reward card program. It will not be ready for
the holiday shopping season,
but it will be advertised and
announced when cards are
ready at the credit union office.
• Approved a revised Management and Non-Union wage
and benefit package for the
school year as amended to
include a stipend to be paid
in November for nurses and
home school advisors, who
were inadvertently left off
the package when it was approved.
• Gave permission to advertise for two new 84 passenger transit buses to be paid
for from the Bus Replacement
Fund. They will be opened December 5 at 10 a.m. and voted
on at the December 16 meeting. Old buses are traded in the
sale.
• Thanked the County
Commissioners and Common Council for their help
approving the application for
the $50,000 matching safety
grant, which was received, and
will be used for bus safety.
• The next board meeting is
Monday, November 18, 2013
at 5:45 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Junior High School. The
board will be discussing a bullying policy for the district as
now required by state statute.

Wildcats of the Month

The following ten students were selected by the faculty of Mount Vernon High School as ‘Wildcat of the
Month’ for October 2013. Students are selected based
on criteria which include academics, citizenship, effort and attendance.
October honorees are: Row 1: Samantha Olsen,
Katelynn Culley, Sophie Pyle and Austin Sitzman.
Row 2: Kaysie Collins, Zachary Peerman, Erica Winiger and Shawn Mays. Not Pictured: Gabe Harms
and Caleb Rice. Photo submitted

USI Trustees approve new master’s degree

At its regular meeting on November 7, 2013, the University
of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved a proposal for a
new Master of Arts in English degree program within the College
of Liberal Arts. The proposal now goes before the Commission
for Higher Education for final approval.
The program will offer advanced studies in English for secondary education instructors to develop credentials required to teach
dual credit courses in regional high schools; provide opportunities
to teach in two- and four-year post-secondary institutions, and enhance the expertise of professional writers in the area workforce.
Information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System shows that the
workforce in jobs traditionally held by English graduates is underdeveloped in the state of Indiana. Categories designated as
common options for English graduates are expected to see strong
growth, including editors, technical writers, authors, public relations specialists, and postsecondary educators. The proposed
Master of Arts in English will allow current and future members
of the workforce to gain greater levels of expertise in fields that
are projected to grow.
The board also approved an authorizing resolution for renovation of the lower level of the Science Center and selected areas of
the Technology Center. Renovation of the Biology Department on
the lower level of the Science Center, the University’s oldest academic facility, will complete a multi-year renovation program of
the building that first saw the Mathematics and Chemistry departments renovated. The proposed Technology Center renovation
completes a multi-phase upgrading of the second-oldest academic
building on campus.
In other business the board approved candidates for doctoral,
Last Wednesday, teachers and faculty of Farmersville Elementary School participated in this year’s Jeans for master, baccalaureate, and associate degrees to be conferred at the
Troops Day. As part of a nationwide program, for each employee wearing jeans, $5 was collected to benefit The GI 2013 Fall Commencement on December 14.
Go Fund, which helps military veterans returning to civilian life. Photo by Zoe Straw

USI Theatre presents ‘In the Next Room’

On Monday, November 4 the
sixth graders at St. Wendel Catholic School participated in ‘Fraction
Olympics.’ Individual students had
to travel around to the different
sports and solve different types of
Fraction equations.
Top left: Lisa Glaser and Isabel Glaser watch as Laura Cumbee shoots the basketball. Photo by
Amanda Cadden
Top right: Wyatt Adler pushed
Blake Koch into bowling pins during
their event during Fraction Olympics.
Bottom: Sixth grader, Raice Straub shoots the ball on principal Ms. Hallie Denstorff during Fraction Olympics.

Williams participates in Butler Break
MOUNT VERNON

STUDENT OF THE WEEK
DILLON ROY

Shayna Williams of Mount Vernon Ind., was one of 77 Butler
University students to participate in Fall Alternative Break, an
annual service trip where Butler students travel to various locations throughout the United States to assist communities in need
in various ways. Each year, the location and project conducted
are changed, but the basic service premise behind the trip remains
the same.
Students traveled to Mullens, West Virginia for this year’s Fall
Alternative Break, where they worked with the Rural Appalachia
Improvement League to build trails and clean up a local park in
the community.

The University of Southern Indiana Theatre continues its 2013
fall season with three-time Tony Award-winning comedy In the
Next Room or the vibrator play, by Sarah Ruhl. The show is set in
the 1890s, when the use of the newly developed electric vibrator
was gaining popularity with doctors as a way to treat women’s
hysteria. The show explores different aspects of women’s lives
during the Victorian era, when women were raised to believe sex
was something to be endured, not enjoyed.
Performances of In the Next Room or the vibrator play run November 15-17 and 19-22 in the Mallette Studio Theatre on the
lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on USI’s campus. The play
is directed by Elliot Wasserman, chair of the Department of Performing Arts at USI. He will be joined by a design team of USI
students including Lyndsay Hill as costume designer, Erik McCandless as lighting designer, Zach Gent as scenic designer, and
Mikael Drobny and Daniel Harris as co-sound designers.
The cast includes USI students Danielle Scott as Catherine Givings, Craig Patterson as Dr. Givings, Gwendolyn Snow as Sabrina
Daldry, Taylor Kearschner as Annie, Nolan Spinks as Leo Irving,
Enjoli Drake as Elizabeth, and Scott Cummings as Mr. Daldry.
Tickets are $7 for USI students, $12 for adults, and $10 for
seniors (60+) and non-USI students. To purchase tickets or for
more information, visit www.usi.edu/theatre or call the box office
at 812/465-1668. The production contains adult themes.
The remaining lineup for USI Theatre’s 2013-2014 season
includes Medea by Robinson Jeffers and freely adapted from
Euripides opening the spring season and running February 21-28.
The final show of the spring season, Next to Normal with music
by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is part of the
Repertory Project –a co-production of New Harmony Theatre and
USI Theatre, and will run April 4-13. Tickets for the upcoming
production are on sale now.
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AROUND THE COUNTY

The Wednesday evening card party at St. Philip Catholic Church Community Center
Enjoying the card party at St. Phillip on Wednesday evening are Poseyville residents
was well attended. Pictured are the table of Jean Fehribach, Judy Christmas, Gayle
Carolyn Higginson, Donna Nix, Susan Weatherholt, Judy Baehl, Jenna Bueligmann,
Helfrich, Brenda Garris, Judy Voegel, Karen Blaylock, and Shannon Gengelbach. PhoRhonda Beuligmann, and Sue Hopf. Photo by Dave Pearce
to by Dave Pearce

Barbara Rickert, left, won $1,000; Marge Becker, center, won $5,000 and Michael
Knowles, right, was the $10,000 grand prize winner of the Mega Raffle drawing at the
American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 during Old Uniform Night on November 9. Photo
by Theresa Bratcher

Announcing the winners at the St. Philip Card Party is Paula Parkinson. Pictured
with her are helpers Jacki Wildeman, Sue Wathen, and Kay Rousey. Photo by Dave
Pearce

Dick Wilson (in back) takes time in-between games with Saturday morning’s little
league team to pose for a picture. (l to r) Lauren Carr, Tyler Watson, Alessandro Bommarito, Jackson Thomas,
Dorothy and Butch Dieterle enjoy their evening during the Old Uniform Night at the
Mark Gray, Sidney SollAmerican Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 in Mount Vernon on Saturday, November 9. Butch
man and Susan Hines. Phowas the oldest one that attended the annual event that honors all veteran’s. Photo by
to by Michelle Gibson
Theresa Bratcher

GAF employees (l to r) Donna Weimer, 40 year employees Bob Overton and Ron Wilkey, along with 10 year
employee Brian Reinitz, help serve food during the GAF
40th Anniversary celebration held for employees and
their families on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9. Photo by
Michelle Gibson

Mount Vernon General Baptist Church held their annual Veteran’s Breakfast on Sunday morning, Nov. 10 where
the youth group had the honor to serve the Veteran’s in the church. Those who enjoyed the meal with their families
were, front row l to r: Mark Gibson, Tom Zenthofer, Ora Maddix, Bruce Smith, Alvin Felty, World War II Veteran
Lloyd Juncker and Jerry King. Back row l to r: David Forston, Norris Suits, Mark Parmenter, Bill Ours, John
Meador, Elvis Flener, Shawn Goodwin and Mike Cummings. Photo by Michelle Gibson
At right, Adam McDowell is all smiles as John
Hancock, member of the Mount Vernon Fire Department, gives him a fireman’s hat and lots of goodies at
the GAF 40th Anniversary celebration on November 9.
Photo by Michelle Gibson

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Grandparents Day at North Elementary

Carol Gwaltney with granddaughter, Carley Elpers enjoy some quality time together during Grandparent’s Day.

Kaleb Baehl reads as his grandfather, Jerome Baehl, and his great-grand-aunt Wilma Orton listen during Grandparent’s Day at North Elementary on Thursday morning.

Scouts Austin Zickefoose, Kevin Harnishfeger, Alex Garcia, Draike Farrar, and Zach
Seibert prepare for the Veteran’s Day program on Thursday at North Elementary.
Will Werner and his grandfather Dave Werner work together to solve a computer problem during Grandparent’s Day visitation at North Elementary School in
Poseyville on Thursday.

Marijon Fletchall and Betty Coleman visit with granddaughter Brooke Coleman
during Grandparent’s Day at North Elementary on Thursday.

Eugene and Mildred Martin were on hand for the Veteran’s Day presentation at
North Elementary on Thursday. They are assisted by Joe Tepool. Photo by Dave Pearce

At left,
Bonnie Elpers
looks over
the book her
granddaughter
Ashton Elpers
reads during
Grandparent’s
Day at North
Elementary on
Thursday.
Ruthie Meyer, Kathleen Meyer, Sharon Fifer, and Richard Meyer enjoy Grandparent’s Day at North Elementary School on Thursday morning.

North Elementary student Kaitlyn Oakley shows her grandmother and grandfather
Rick and Jeri Ziliak what she has been learning at North. Photo by Dave Pearce

Charlie and Mary Seibert visit with their grandson Zach, and his Scouting buddy
Marcus Orpurt during Grandparent’s Day at North Elementary School on Thursday.

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BUSINESS

Goldman, Willis bring new consignment to Northern Posey County
By Theresa Bratcher
Sometimes, things just fall into place. That is what happened to Angie Goldman and Amy Wills recently. The idea
of opening their own consignment shop had been sitting out
there for years, just waiting for the right time. A few weeks
ago, they found the right spot, started setting up and a week
later were open for business.
“We have been wanting to do this for a long time,” shares
Angie. “We’ve had a good start with a lot of customers walking through the door without our having done any advertising yet.”
At this time they work on a consignment basis only. There
is a $10 yearly fee and when items are sold the money is
split 50/50. At some point they hope to be able to just buy
your items outright. Although they are not set up yet to take
furniture or large items, they do offer mens, womens, and
childrens clothing, shoes, household items, bikes, tools, toys,
seasonal items, etc.
The name ‘My Sister’s Closet’ is based on the fact that
Angie and Amy are sisters, however it is truly a family based
business with mom, Judith Crabtree being the owner, and
Amy’s daughter, Jourdan Wills being a salesperson and ad-

Southern Drawl
On Monday Oct. 28, I
dropped by to see Doctor
Dwayne Ackerman to ask
him if I could do a article
on him and his business.
He told me he started in
Wadesville in 1991, eventually he built his new

ministrator.
While sister Amy has previous experience in the consignment industry having worked for years at Margaret’s in
Poseyville, the only ‘real’ experience Angie has is from the
buying aspect. “We’ve shopped at consignments stores all
our lives,” shares Angie. “We are very excited to be able to
offer good quality items at an affordable price, especially in
today’s economy.”
After much research online, Angie discovered the fact that
having multiple resale/consignment shops in one area leads
shoppers to ‘mark out their route’ to visit all at one time, thus
helping out other businesses in the community. “Hopefully
our little shop will benefit Posey County as a whole,” she
Jourdan Wills, Amy Wills, Angie Goldman, and Juenthusiastically shared.
A Grand Opening will be held Wednesday, November 13 dith Crabtree of My Sister’s Closet. Photo by Theresa
beginning at 9 a.m. There will be door prizes, refreshments, Bratcher
and an all day percentage off.
My Sister’s Closet is located at 10556 Hwy 66 in Wadesville. Their operation hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5
p.m., with Saturday hours being 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. You can
contact them at 812-985-9001 or on their facebook page at
mysistersclosetofwadesville.

By Hazel L. Tepool

building and named it
Ackerman Chiropratic and
Fitness Center, located at
7125 Hwy 66, Wadesville,
Ind.
Other than himself, his
employees are Leigh Ann
Wiley and Cinda Was-

Tiny Miss 2013 Lily Hester donated some of her
own toys to the Black Township Trustees office.
Photo submitted

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL
smer, office personel. Jason Young does Physical
Therapy two days a week
(Monday and Friday) and
his trainers are Pat Watson, Sarah Gray and Dan
Franklin.
Doctor Ackerman told
me his biggest fear is
Obama Care. How is it
going to effect his office?
Can he keep the doors
open, or will the new law
run him out of business?
His goal is to keep the
Chiropractic and Fitness
Center open and affordable to people, he is pretty
sure he will be able to do
this.
Doctor Ackerman loves
his job and looks forward
to going to work each day.
He has no desire to work
anywhere else and hopes
he is providing a good
value for what they charge.
Primarily as a chiropractor, he does work on
the neck, lower back, and
headaches. Jason Young
PT, takes care of joint rehab, knees and back.

MV Edward Jones supports Toys for Tots Drive
Derrick Wells, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps
Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his
office as a drop-off location for this year’s
toy drive.
Local residents may help needy children
in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped
toy to the office, at 431 E Fourth Street,

Mount Vernon, IN 47620, during regular
business hours beginning November 5, 2013
through December 19, 2013.
“With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Wells said. “And as this is the season
of giving, now is a great time to remember
the less fortunate in our community.”

Since late Spring/early
Summer they have started using something new,
infra-red light. It is used
for Peripheral Neuropathy.
This treatment is used to
combat the side affects of
diabetes and chemo and is
not painful. Just ask Dale
Martin (diabetes) and Jim
Ackerman (chemo).
Doc says at least half
of the patients that see
him would not need to, if
they would exercise. Doctor Ackerman has always
been a strong believer of
exercise, which is why he
started the fitness center.
I checked with my orthopedic doctor, Gary Moore,
and both doctors agree I
have arthritis in my lower
back. So I have once again
enrolled in the fitness center - they both agree exercise is what’s best.
So as you can see, I am
not just talking out of the
side of my mouth, I really
believe in this.

Be thankful for a brand new apartment
by applying before Thanksgiving to get
your application fee waived.
We’re close to completion of our 1 and
2 Bedroom apartments and have a few
remaining. ADA Accessible Units available.
Stop by the leasing trailer
Monday through Friday, from 8am to 4pm.
Or visit us online at,
www.thelandingseniorapts.com

Healthcare Center
We’re proud of our veterans!
New Harmonie
Healthcare
employees
Katrina
Wagner and
Heather
Knowles
pose with
grandfather
and veteran
David Morlock
during
Grandparent’s
Day at North
Elementary
School on
Thursday.
Photo by Dave

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Cost of keeping up continues to rise
By Valerie Werkmeister
Posey County has some big
checks to write as their needs
for updated technology grows.
The problem is, where will the
money come from? Keely Winiger, Posey County Commissioners’ Executive Assistant
presented the commissioners
with a litany of necessary technology expenses during their
November 5, meeting.
During the last meeting, she
explained that many county
computers fell subject to a
computer virus that crippled
their system. It also exposed
a number of weaknesses and
needs that must be addressed
in order for county employees
to do their jobs effectively and
efficiently.
Charlie Chambliss, the
county’s IT director was recently on medical leave and
has since resigned. Without a
current contract to service IT
needs, the county would have
to pay a company $80 to $100
per hour to service the growing number of problem tickets
they have. The county signed a
short-term contract with AOS
to administer to the immediate
needs at an agreed upon cost
of $73,000-$76,000. That contract expired on October 31.
Winiger stated she formed
an IT department comprised of
individuals from each county
building to develop a plan.
Now, the county must decide how to move forward. Winiger explained the first item
they needed to approve was the
removal of a sprinkler system
in the computer room. A halon
gas system will be installed in
its place by Simplex Grinnell
for $6,952.
Winiger introduced Justin
Faith of AOS who helped explained the proposal he created
that would cover the county

from November 11 – December 11. He advised the county
resources are not in line with
their needs. There are currently 32 work stations and
laptops that have Windows
XP installed. Due to the April
8, 2014 end of life date for
Windows XP, those work stations are at a greater risk for
impending problems. The cost
to install the new machines will
cost $27,596 and an additional
cost of $6,831 will update all
the other computers for a total
cost of $34,427. Winiger stated
the various county government
departments will pool additional funds from each other
budgets to help cover this cost.
Both Faith and Winiger
stressed the IT problems the
county is currently facing are
by no fault of Chambliss.
“You had one individual that
was trying to take care of five
locations. We were actually
working with the highway department the entire time. One
individual trying to take on the
needs of the six locations at any
given time is too much for one
person. So a lot of it fell into a
reactive state. You didn’t have
proactive type maintenance or
enough time to think of a longterm strategy,” Faith said.
He added the county’s infrastructure has fallen into decay.
Faith proposed an emergency
service contract that would
provide for current day-to-day
needs as well as formulate a
long-term strategy plan. A
three-person team from AOS
would install the new work
stations and handle all other
IT needs for $36,845 from November 11 – December 11.
He explained that once the
new work stations are up and
running, the hope would be
that the day-to-day service
needs would decrease. Winiger

stated she believes she is close
to finding funding for most of
the contract cost, but may need
to find additional sources for
funding.
Proposals for long-term contracts were also discussed. One
option for a three-year contract
came with a $263,700 price
tag. The contract would cover
the county’s daily IT needs. A
third option cost $195,660 for
three years but could actually
cost more in the long run as
hourly service tech fees would
be charged at a higher rate.
A decision for a long-term
contract was tabled until the
plan could be presented to the
county council for discussion.
Commissioners did not
make a decision regarding a
feasibility study for the jail. All
agreed more time was needed
to read through a report on
the subject matter before they
could select Bond Council.
They tabled the matter until the
next meeting.
They agreed to retain Barnes
and Thornburg to administer the additional bonds for
the Midwest Fertilizer Plant.
President Carl Schmitz explained the county’s original
agreement with the firm only
covered $1.3 billion in bonds.
The bonds have increased as
the plant is now worth more
and the commissioners must
sign a new agreement to
handle the increase. Commissioner Jim Alsop stated he felt
they should seek bids from
other firms. Schmitz and Jerry
Walden disagreed and voted to
retain Barnes and Thornburg.
Building
Commissioner
Ed Battieger gave the commissioners a report on the
number of building permits
issued through October 1, that
included: 300 miscellaneous;
25 residential; 72 additions or

remodels; and 36 commercial
for a total of $7 million.
Alsop asked for feedback on
the new employee handbook.
He hopes the new version will
be ready for approval in early
December.
In other business, the commissioners approved the following:
• Treasurer Justin White’s
request to sign a letter of authorization with ThompsonReuters. The company handles printing tax statements
for the county. White stated he
estimated the cost to process
and mail the statements would
be $15,280, as long as postage
costs didn’t increase.
• The reappointment of
James Culley and Suzanne Buchanan on the Health Board.
Both of their terms expire at
the end of the year and have
agreed to serve again.
• A $95,880 bid from Don
Koester Construction to build
a new salt/sand storage buildingfor the highway department.
• The commissioners agreed
to appoint Don Mattingly as
their representative to serve on
the Wadesville-Blairsville Regional Sewer District.
• A request by Steve Schenk
to pay $100 for four months
to JH Rudolph & Co. to rent
their storage site on St. Phillips
Rd. The site is a midway point
that saves the county time and
money.
• A request by Nancy Hoehn
to hire Bernardin Lochmueller
and Associates to complete the
Americans with Disability Act
study for the county.
• Alsop agreed to serve on
a board to work on security
in the circuit court buildings.
Judge Redwine advised the
measure is a mandate by the
Indiana Supreme Court.

‘Adams’ continued from Page A1
either but everybody who is familiar
with the situation knows that it is completely politically motivated.This is no
different than that.”
When Adams was asked what hoped
to achieve by filing the complaint, Adams
indicated that he would like to see the reinstatement of the three individuals who
were serving on the commission prior to
the Commissioner’s decision.
“I will just have to wait to hear the
opinion of the (Public Access) Counselor

and I would hope that in his opinion, he
would have the recommendation to reserves what was done,” Adams said. “I
don’t know that it will happen that way
but I just don’t think it was the right way
to do things.”
Adams said he hoped the complaint
would send a message for the future that
things need to be done the way the law
contends, in an open meeting.
“Personally, I think the attorney they
have in there has been diving them some
bad advice,” Adams said of County
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Attorney. “That’s why they did what they
did. I think he could have provided guidance on this to the commissioners.
Schmitz contended that the group’s inactivity led him to propose the new members. Commissioner Jerry Walden was in
agreement with his proposal and seconded the motion to propose new members.
Commissioner Schmitz, according to
the complaint, will have until November
12 to respond to the complaint. After such
time has expired, the Public Access Counselor will then have until November 27 to
give his opinion on the case.

‘Crop’ continued from Page A1
that there’s a growing demand base for the crops produced,” Hurt said. “This report
might provide a bottom for
prices.”
The USDA currently is estimating the national average
farm-level corn price for the
2013 crop will be $4.50 per
bushel, compared with $6.89
per bushel for the 2012 crop.
USDA projected national
soybean production to reach
3.26 billion bushels, which
would represent the third-largest crop on record.
The national average price
received for 2013 soybeans is
estimated to be $12.15, compared with $14.40 for the 2012
crop. According to Hurt, soybeans could offer some income
stabilization for crop farmers.
“We haven’t seen the same
erosion in soybean prices that
we have in corn because of the
strong demand from China and
tight world supplies until the
South American crop comes
into the markets later this winter,” he said. “Soybeans could
be a stabilizing influence in
farm incomes.
“It’s never just about the
size of the crop but what buyers you have and at what price
they will pay for it.”
The overall large corn and

‘Funds’ continued from Page A1
ever, Judge Redwine has asked specifically that the probation
office keep him updated monthly on the defendant’s re-payment
of the money.
In a prepared statement from the board of Mount Vernon
Youth Baseball, the board wrote as follows: ‘We at Mount Vernon Youth Baseball feel this plea agreement was the best outcome for our organization. This allows some compensation and,
more importantly, allows us to put this incident behind us and
look to the future, which had already started this past season.’
The statement went on to say that the experience made the
organization take a good look at their policies and procedures
and they have applied several safeguards to keep such a thing
from happening in the future.
“We sincerely hope that all of the work that we have done
on this will prevent these kinds of things from happening in the
future not only in our group but also other non-profit groups in
our community and surrounding areas.
According to information received from Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers, it was very important to the victims,
(Mount Vernon Youth baseball Board) that the defendant have
eight felonies on his record so that he may not do this to someone else in the future. It was also very important that they recover the money that he stole and put it back into the program.
“If the defendant does not pay back the restitution, he will
face four years in prison,” Clowers said. “Mount Vernon Youth
Baseball officials handled this matter with class, and it is clear
that the Board’s main concern is being a positive influence in
the community and a positive influence for the kids who play
youth baseball. I appreciate all of the cooperation and help, especially the help from the treasurer who replaced Bauman, Joe
Rutledge.”

‘Charges’ continued from Page A1
amphetamine.
According to Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers, there was a confidential
informant working with the
Evansville Police Department and they contacted
Posey County authorities.
According to Clowers, one

of the informants was actually inside one of the homes
while the men were cooking
the methamphetamine and
he was videotaping the activity. Clowers said the cooking
was going on while authorities were securing a search
warrant and that officers

actually knocked down the
door and caught the men in
the finishing stages of cooking the methamphetamine.
“This was especially effective because this came up
very quickly and the sheriff’s department acted swiftly,” Clowers said. “They

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soybean crops will be welcome news to end users, such
as processors and livestock
producers, and ultimately food
and fuel consumers.
With grain more readily
available and at lower prices,
food price inflation should fall
below the general rate of inflation. For the last two years,
food price inflation has been
higher than general inflation.
Indiana farmers are following the national trend with projected record corn production
at more than 1 billion bushels
for the first time. At 174 bushels per acre, the state’s farmers
also are expected to break the
record for yield. The record
of 171 bushels per acre was
set in 2009. This compares
with a national per-acre cornyield average of 160.4 bushels,
which Hurt said would be a
fairly normal yield.
The state’s soybean farmers are expected to produce an
estimated 2.6 million bushels
on yields of 50 bushels per
acre. That would tie per-acre
yields from 2006 and fall just
short of the record 51.5 bushels
per acre in 2004. These yields
compare with 43 bushels per
acre nationally, which Hurt
said also is close to normal expectations.

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got a pretty serious offender
arrested and he confessed to
his intentions to cook more
than 10 grams of methamphetamine.”
Clowers said the investigation created a very good
case because a videotape
actually exists of the men
cooking the meth.
Colton Cox was charged
with Conspiracy to Commit
Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony;
Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony;
and Possession of Chemical
Reagents or Precursors with
Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C
Felony.
Both appeared in the
Posey County Superior
Court at 1:30 p.m. on Nov.
8, 2013, for their initial hearing.
An arrest was made this
week in an unrelated case,
as well.
In February, the Posey
County Drug Task Force
conducted an undercover
investigation involving the
illegal sales of prescription
pills.
During the investigation, personnel of the Posey
County Drug Task Force and
the Poseyville Police Department conducted undercover
drug purchase operations
resulting in the purchase of
Schedule IV (Clonazepam)
and Schedule II (Hydrocodone) controlled substances.
On Nov. 1, 2013, the Posey
County Drug Task Force obtained an arrest warrant for
Myron K. Murphy, age 49,
of Poseyville. After officers
from several local agencies
traveled to his residence,
Murphy was found not to be
at home.
On November 5, Myron Murphy traveled to the
Posey County Jail to inquire
why police officers had been
at his residence at which
time he was taken into custody by Posey County Sheriff’s Department personnel.
Myron Murphy is charged
with Count 1: Dealing in
schedule IV contolled substance, Class C Felony and
Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II controlled substance, a
Class B felony.

GENERAL
Talk to DNR firearms deer season experts on Facebook, Nov. 13
Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can ‘talk’
online with DNR biologists and conservation officers about firearms deer season
rules on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 3
p.m. EST on the DNR Facebook wall.
Lt. William Browne and wildlife information specialist Michelle Cain will
answer questions about season dates, bag
limits, license and equipment require-

ments, urban deer zones and all firearms
deer season regulations. Participants are
invited to join the conversation and ask
questions.
To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook wall, facebook.com/INdnr, and click
‘like’ (if you are not already a ‘friend’).
You may begin typing in questions during the time slot. The DNR experts will
answer questions as time allows.

Deer attractants: Legal to buy but not for use in hunting

Gamma Iota, the Posey County chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, women educators’
sorority met on Tuesday, October 30, 2013 for a tour of the Berry Manufacturing Corporation’s national headquarters in Evansville, Indiana.
Dan Davis, brother of our chapter’s treasurer Karen Davis, led the delegation on
a two- hour walking tour of the Franklin Street plant in Evansville. Dan explained
the details in the showroom areas of thousands of packaging products which Berry
Plastics produces - displayed in the garage showroom to each home interior room. For
protection to their packaging and sorority members as we moved through the tour,
members donned their ‘Halloween’ smock, hard hat, safety glasses, and earphones.
Following the tour, members stopped at the Gerst House for soup/sandwiches (and
German chocolate cake) during our business meeting. Discussion included upcoming
service projects as well as our annual Christmas auction to benefit Posey County scholars. Future educators will be able to apply for scholarship monies next spring.
Anyone who has not visited should take the opportunity to call and setup a tour will
find it enjoyable and informative. Photo submitted

The Department of Natural Resources is
reminding Indiana hunters that even though
deer attractants found at retail stores can be
purchased and used in the wild, hunting near
them is illegal.
They are considered bait.
Indiana regulations prohibit the hunting of
deer with the use or aid of bait, which is defined as ‘a food that is transported and placed
for consumption, including, but not limited to,
piles of corn and apples placed in the field; a
prepared solid or liquid that is manufactured
and intended for consumption by livestock or
wild deer, including, but not limited to, commercial baits and food supplements; salt; or
mineral supplements.’
This includes artificial products marketed
under names such as Deer Co-Cain, Buck
Jam, Trophy Rock, as well as mineral blocks,
salt blocks, and even natural foods such as
corn and apples.
“Basically, if you place anything that isn’t
grown in the area and hunt there, it’s illegal,”

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said Lt. Larry Morrison, outdoor education
director for DNR Law Enforcement. “Hunting next to a corn field or from an apple tree
is legal, but placing corn or apples under your
tree stand would put you in conflict with current Indiana law.”
An area is considered baited for 10 days
after the product and the affected soil is removed from an area.
Odor differs from bait. Cover scents or
scent attractants are legal to use when hunting.
Archery season currently is underway in
Indiana and continues through Jan. 5, 2014.
The urban zone segment in designated areas
continues through Jan. 31, 2014.
The most popular segment of Indiana’s
deer hunting season – firearms – begins Nov.
16 and ends Dec. 1, followed by the muzzleloader season (Dec. 7-22) and the special antlerless season (Dec. 26-Jan. 5, 2014).
A violation of Indiana’s no baiting regulation is a Class C misdemeanor.

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OPINION

Saying just what you mean not always clear-cut answer
I love the English language. Actually, I am
one of those weird people who thinks it is fun
to work with words and sentences and to see
how many meanings you can come up with.
It’s amazing what you can really hear if you listen to what
people actually say instead of TRUTH...
STRANGER
what they meant to say.
Our minds have condi- THAN
tioned themselves to an ex- FICTION
pected response and anything BY DAVE
close to it is what we hear.
PEARCE
So when you combine my
love of twisting the English
language with an equally twisted sense of humor, those who spend much time around me
know to expect the unexpected. It’s funny to
see the looks on people’s faces when they realize that you heard what they said and that if
taken the way they meant it to sound, it would
be appropriate. However, if you take it the way
I usually hear it, it will usually bring a chuckle.
That brings me to this week. I have had a
couple of instances that are readily recallable.
The first one came while I was on the job at

a Ford dealership in Evansville. Someone in
the office had taken a message for me. I was
supposed to call and certain number and ask
for John. However, someone had either taken
the number down wrong or
someone had given them a
wrong number. But either
way, the result was the same.
So I get back to my desk,
I see the note, and try to be
half-way prompt at returning
the call.
I dial the number and after several rings, a lady picks
up the phone. I could immediately tell that
she was not happy to get the phone call. I am
guessing that she looked at the caller ID and
saw a car dealership and didn’t want to be
bothered. I can understand that. I have been
there.
So I promptly asked, “Is John there.”
She quickly answered in a hateful voice,
“We don’t have a John here.”
Oh, my…the things I could have done with
that… Several responses came immediately

Guest Column State Rep. Wendy McNamara

to my head. “Then what do you do when you
have to go to the bathroom?” was the first.
Several others followed.
However, I kept my cool and wished them
the best of luck getting their indoor plumbing
installed. If you can imagine, the nice lady
hung up on me.
It happens more times than I can recall
when someone mentions the time I was at the
drive-thru window and someone on the other
end of the speaker kept me waiting at the order
mic for several minutes. The courteous young
worker then said, “Sorry about your wait, how
can I help you?”
I had a ball with that one. “First, you keep
me waiting and now you are saying that I have
a ‘weight’ problem and you haven’t even seen
me. So were you blessed with a gift to tell
how much someone weighs just by listening
to their voices?”
Again, the flustered clerk stumbled through
the order process and once up to the window,
I explained she has had a cruel joke played on
her. I’m sure she doesn’t say ‘Sorry about your
wait’ without thinking about the man with the
‘weight’ problem.
These things take me back to the days be-

fore cell phones and caller ID. How many can
remember growing up when phone pranks
were popular?
There was the old standard when you called
one of your acquaintances and asked, “Is your
refrigerator running?” The person who answered would usually answer to the affirmative. Then we young rebels would answer,
“You better go and catch it.”
Another popular one was to call the local
store that carried tobacco products and ask,
“Do you have Prince Albert in a can?” (To the
younger crowd, Prince Albert was a brand of
rolling tobacco kept fresh in a tin can.)
Since most stores carried tobacco products,
the proprietor would usually answer. “Yes, we
do.”
Then again the rebel response was, “You’d
better let him out!”
There were countless numbers of those
kinds of pranks. Most people of the older generation have fallen for at least one of them.
But when you have a friend who delights in
words that have the same sound but multiple
meanings, you have to watch what you say. If
there’s a way to make it ‘different,’ I will probably be the one to find it.

Posey County receives over $600,000 to go toward improvements
Our community has been recognized twice in
the last week for different grants that will boost
our education system and economic development efforts. New Harmony was honored at
the Statehouse as being one of 24 Hoosier communities to receive a part of more than $8 million in community development grants, and the
Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon
and North Posey County received agrants to improve school security equipment.
Funded with federal dollars from the Community Development Block Grant program, 21
communities received grants from the Community Focus Fund (CFF), and three communities
received grants through the Main Street Revitalization Program (MSRP). Both the CFF and
MSRP aim to assist smaller Hoosier cities and
towns with long-term community development
initiatives. While the MSRP focuses on refurbishing the downtown areas of each awarded
community, the CFF covers a broader spectrum
of community enhancement projects.
New Harmony was awarded over $500,000 to
help build storm water infrastructure improvements through a CFF grant. The project in New
Harmony consists of 3,820 linear feet of storm
sewers, inlets and headwall structures. The
town is extremely flat making the surrounding
hillsides steeply sloped causing runoff in rain
events. This project will eliminate flooding on
streets, yards and basements that the residents
and town have experienced for many years.
The grants are administered through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs which will
assist community leaders during the 18-month
implementation process. I will be recognizing
the town of New Harmony for this achievement

at their next town hall meeting on November 21.
The meeting is at 5 p.m., and I encourage the
public to attend.
The Secured School Safety Grant Program
provides grants to school corporations and charter schools to improve safety measures, such
as employing a school resource officer (SRO),
conduct a threat assessment or purchase equipment to restrict access to the school or expedite
the notification of first responders. Schools with
an average daily membership of at least 1,000
students applied for grants up to $50,000 per
year. Schools with less than 1,000 students daily
could apply for up to $35,000 per year.
I’m proud to say that the Metropolitan School
District of Mount Vernon received the full
$50,000 grant, and the Metropolitan School
District of North Posey received a $20,000
grant. Mount Vernon school district plans to
use the money it has received to improve school
security equipment, while North Posey County
school district plans to improve school security
equipment and employ a school resource officer.
In the past month, our district has received
over $600,000 to go towards improving our
schools and towns. I would like to congratulate
those who applied for these grants as I am excited to see the positive impact the money will
have on our community and schools.
Rep. McNamara (R-Mount Vernon) represents portions of Posey and Vanderburgh counties. Rep. McNamara also serves as Vice Chair
of Courts and Criminal Code Committee, the
Government and Regulatory Reform Committee, Judiciary Committee and the Select Committee on Government Reduction.

Letters to the Editor

Guest Editorial: Glenn Mollette

Supporting your local United Way
What do Republicans and Democrats Look Like?
I’ve heard a lot of discussion about political
profiles in recent days.
The Republicans supposedly are the corporate greedy CEOs and the Democrats supposedly are all those standing in the government
entitlement lines. Not true.
My father was a republican. For thirty years
of his life he drove an older model truck almost
two hours one-way to Holden, W.V., where
he worked in an underground coal mine. He
worked eight to ten hours a day and then came
home to farm two to three hours before crashing into bed. We worked a small garden, cared
for ten to twenty cows, had some hogs, raised a
large corn patch and you get the idea. My father
was always exhausted during the workweek.
My mother was a democrat. For several years
she worked in the school system. She raised five
children, washed clothes with a ringer washer in
the early years and when there was not enough
rainwater we carried water from the creek. She
made breakfast and had supper on the table every evening and kept the house immaculately
clean. She worked with my dad in the garden,
milked cows, tended her flowers and like my
dad was usually exhausted.
On Sundays they got dressed up and went
to church. They sang in the church choir and
often sang in a quartet in other churches. Life
was not always easy and as with many families
there were those times when we wondered if we

would make it.
Looking back I can say my father was a hard
working Christian Republican. My mother was
a hard working Christian Democrat. Together,
they built a house, raised five kids, entertained
family and friends and both lived to be 85. They
were not wealthy in retirement but with a thirtyyear miner’s pension, Social Security and a balanced lifestyle they did fine.
If only all Republicans and Democrats today
could be as blessed. Imagine what our states
and nation might accomplish if we worked
together? These are tough times. We have to
make some unpopular decisions in this country.
People are hurting, stressed to the max and even
in the streets hungry.
We cannot go on with the ‘Us against them’
syndrome. If we do we are only going to lose
more jobs, incur more national debt, lose more
corporations to other countries, increase taxes
and watch our communities drown in drugs,
violence and poverty.
Abraham Lincoln was quoting the Bible
when he said, “A house divided against itself
cannot stand.”

Supporting your local United Way can make
a significant difference in the lives of children
through the funding of a social worker for the
MSD of Mount Vernon. Our community currently provides many services to students and
families in need. However, through the addition
of a social worker, schools are able to be much
more proactive in developing solutions for our
at-risk children and families.
Social workers are able to assess and address
the needs of students to provide intervention
and prevention strategies. The addition of a social worker can impact the overall community
through reduced alcohol and drug use, reduced
delinquency, increased achievement, and an in-

crease in the number of community service referrals. Social workers support families in raising productive, successful children… our future
neighbors and work force.
United Way of Posey County supports our
community in countless ways. By lending your
support with any new contribution of $100 or
more or by an increase of $100 or more to an
earlier contribution, that gift will be matched
and help obtain a social worker for the MSD
of Mount Vernon. Your gift is an investment in
Posey County’s future.
Jody Pfister
Curriculum, Grants and Testing
MSD of Mount Vernon

Bluff City Wrestling says Thank You
Bluff City Wrestling, held there Sixth
Annual Poker Run this past weekend and
would like to thank everyone for making it another successful year. We would
also like to thank our local businesses
for donating to our event - McKims
IGA, Koodie Hoo’s, Guilty Pleasures,

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Chapter 12 - Jim Thorpe and John Levi
Haskell Indian Institute Coach and Athletic sportswriters was in Haskell’s games against
Director Frank McDonald and Head Football the University of Minnesota, Boston ColCoach Dick Hanley kicked off the stadium lege and an exhibition game against a team of
fund drive during the season’s first game be- United States Marines. The Fighting Indians
tween Still Community College
and the Marines played
of Northern Iowa and Haskell on
in Yankee Stadium. Jim
September 23, 1924. Still College GAVEL
Thorpe sat on Haskell’s
was small but fielded an experi- GAMUT
bench during the game
enced team, although Haskell won
and after watching John
easily. The most important factor BY JUDGE
Levi run, pass and kick
to McDonald and Hanley was that JIM REDWINE
said, “John Levi is the
Still College was willing to play on
greatest athlete I have
Haskell’s field because its own facility was not ever seen”.
much better than Haskell’s. McDonald and
Frank McDonald took the opportunity to
Hanley wanted to use the home half-time show invite Thorpe back to Haskell. Thorpe had atto raise the first contributions for the new sta- tended Haskell as a youngster before leaving
dium.
for Carlisle Indian Institute in 1904. Thorpe
In 1923 Haskell’s all-purpose fullback, John and McDonald planned to surprise the crowd
Levi, had been selected as an All-American with an exhibition of the passing and dropeven though the only significant exposure he kicking skills of Thorpe and Levi.
had received in front of the influential eastern
On that bright September afternoon the

crowd first saw a snake dance by Haskell’s female students wrapped in red blankets. Then
they were joined by members of the football
team in their uniforms adorned with feathers
and wearing headdresses. Accompanied by
sounds of several large calfskin-headed drums
beating out a pulsating rhythm, the ‘wild Indians’ danced and yelled as the crowd lead by the
students chanted, ‘Indians, Indians, Indians!’
With the charged atmosphere at its peak
John Levi doffed his large headdress and stood
on the fifty yard line facing the west goal post.
Then McDonald used a megaphone to announce, “Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome one of Haskell’s most illustrious returning sons, the great Jim Thorpe!”
As Thorpe, wearing a Haskell jersey, jogged
to midfield to stand back to back with Levi, the
crowd worked itself into a frenzy of yelling
and foot stomping.
With fellow footballers handing each man

footballs Thorpe and Levi first made several
fifty yard drop-kick field goals then played
catch while running back and forth along the
two twenty yard lines.
When the crowd quit yelling and applauding
after Thorpe and Levi shook hands at the fifty
yard line, McDonald introduced United States
Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas who handed
McDonald his personal check as the ceremonial first contribution to the stadium fund. McDonald would later wryly comment to Hanley
they were now only almost one hundred percent from their goal.
Meanwhile, back in Osage County, Oklahoma Titanic Thompson and Daddy Warbucks
Cokes were carefully planning to ensnare Arnold Rothstein in their scheme of an off the
books football game. But unbeknownst to
them, Rothstein was surreptitiously weaving a
nefarious web of his own, much as he had in
the 1919 World Series.

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Get into the spirit of the season in a small
town festively decorated to celebrate the
Christmas season. From a tree-lighting that
will take place at 5pm Friday, December 6th
at the New Harmony Inn (N. Brewery &
North Streets), to a traditional hometown
Christmas parade along Main Street at 10:30
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10th annual Artisan Market at the
Rapp Owen Granary!
Open houses, themed shopping
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When beginning the process of writing this story, I searched
for quite a while for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that would best describe Beth
Russell. I do not believe that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exists. From the vast
amount of knowledge she has amassed through her love for
learning and reading, the extent she will go to provide help
for those in need, to the love and care she showers her home
and family with, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; would never suffice.
Beth was among the last graduating class from Owensville High School before they merged with Fort Branch and
Haubstadt to become Gibson Southern. She then went on to
receive her bachelors degree from USI in 1989, then received
her masters degree from U of E in 2004. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end there
however as her love of learning leads her to continually take
a class or two when she can.
Being a part of the community has also been a huge part
of Bethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. She was a substitute teacher while her children
were young, has been a life-long member of St. Peters UCC
and has been the organist there since the age of 13, she is on
the board of directors for Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village, is active in both Big
Brothers Big Sisters and the Posey County Extension Homemakers, and is a County Service Extension Representative
for the Salvation Army.
As if that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, she is involved with the Fit for
the Future Coalition, and has spent the last 10 years educating people on nutritious eating and exercising. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone can
walk,â&#x20AC;? states Beth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And you would be amazed what a few
simple changes in eating habits can do for a person. M and
Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are good, but so are salads. This is probably my second
biggest passion. When we started in 2006, we had maybe six
or seven phone calls on this issue a month. Now we average
six-seven on a slow day.â&#x20AC;?
And now to her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;realâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; job... Family Matters started in 2006,
when it was discovered that when families needed services
and programs that were available, people just simply didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t
know those services existed or how to access them. Family
Matters is basically a central clearinghouse for information,

resources, educational and volunteer opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they
need something, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start looking, they
can start with my office and I can either help, or, if not, I
can definitely find somebody that knows somebody that can
help,â&#x20AC;? states Beth.
Family Matters is available to all Posey County residents
from all walks of life. Maybe the person is getting evicted,
or someone who has a really good job, but because of a sick
child at Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, just needs a little help getting through that
difficult time, sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone just needing a shoulder to cry on. No matter what the initial call is for, Beth takes
the time to delve a little deeper and ask â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what else do you
need?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Often times, there is always an underlying need and
the ultimate goal is to keep families together.
If there is only one thing that Beth could share it would be,
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Posey County is a county where its not just this organization, or that organization, we all work together in assisting
families in need. If I need something, I send out an email and
if they can help, they will. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same with us, they call, we
help, and if a person has trouble coming to us, I go to them.â&#x20AC;?
Beth and husband of 36 years, Mike, have lived in the same
home in Mount Vernon for the last 33 years. They have two
children, son John, and daughter Laura (who has provided
them with four beautiful granddaughters). Beth shares, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We
are now looking for a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new normalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in our household due to
Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injury in January which took part of his leg. However,
heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing good and we are just fine.â&#x20AC;?
Mike, being just as community minded as Beth, served as
City Councilman several years ago, and has recently joined
the board of directors for Mount Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 200th Anniversary
Celebration.
When Beth has some spare time, you can find her either
knitting, sewing, crocheting, reading, or working in her extensive garden. If you happen to see her, say Thanks and let
her know what a wonderful job we, as a community, believe
she is doing.

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Mount Vernon volleyball celebrates season at banquet
By Steven Kochersperger
Coming into this season the
Mount Vernon High School volleyball team hoped to continue
the success that previous teams
has been having. This past week
the team gathered along with
family and friends to celebrate
the success of this season. And
while the season did not end with
a sectional crown, the team still
had a fantastic season that they
should be proud of.
The Lady Cats ended their
season with an overall record of
18-13. The Wildcats gave all they
could have given throughout the
season and ended the year with
a Big Eight Conference record
of 5-1. That Conference record
was good enough to gain a share
of the conference championship.
But a conference championship
is not the only trophy the team
hoped to gain this year and they
showed it in the opener of the
sectionals.
The Wildcats played some
of their best volleyball as they
hosted the opening round of the
sectionals. Taking on the always
tough Memorial Tigers, the Wildcats never gave up and clawed
their way to victory over the sectional favorite. This game is one
that the Cats continue to look at
with the knowledge that most of
their players will return next season to match and go even farther
than they did this season.
At the banquet this week the

team gave out some special
recognitions and awards. The
awards were given by the players
and coaches based on individual
accomplishments throughout this
season.
The first award given out at the
banquet was the ‘Hustle Award.’
This award went to Ellen Denning who showed a never-give-up
attitude this season on the court
and gave up her body through
hustle to keep many volleys alive.
The award was well deserved.
The second award that was
given out was the ‘Defensive
Player’ award. This award went
to senior Erica Winiger who has
given her years to the program
and has shown that defense is the
starting point to a great offensive
effort.
The third award given out was
the ’Offensive Player’ award.
Senior Livia Hopper was given
this award and it also was well
deserved. Hopper all season long
led the Wildcats in kills and was
very active around the net to help
her team gain as many points as
possible. Without her play the
Cats would have dropped many
of the games in which their defense had helped keep close.
The banquet also featured one
conference award. Senior Livia
Hopper was honored as a member of the Academic All State
award. To gain this a student athlete must reach a certain level not
only on the court but more im-

Receiving awards at this week’s volleyball banquet are, from left to right, Ellen Denning, Livia Hopper
and Erica Winiger. Photo by Steve Kochersperger
portantly in the classroom. Hopper has excelled in both places
and all should be proud of her accomplishments. Thank you Livia
for showing us all what a true student athlete looks like.
The team says goodbye to their

seniors and wishes them well in
their future endeavors. But for all
who remain as a part of the volleyball program, only good things
are on their minds for the future.
The team has been very happy
with the play of the underclass-

men this season and everyone is
looking forward to what might
be able to happen when this team
comes together once again next
season. Thank you Wildcats for
a great season and good luck in
everything this off season.

These individuals took third place in the Eighth Grade and Under catagory at a NoCoach Kelly Cox presents a ‘Golden Boot’ award to player Savannah Bush at vember 2, 2013 meet. From left to right are, Jonathan Hueftle, Cody Slaton, Coach Doug
Hamm, Joseph Julian and Daniel Jones. Photo submitted
this week’s Mount Vernon Soccer Banquet. Photo submitted

New Harmony’s Deckard takes talent to next level
By Steven Kochersperger
If you have been to the Old
Mill Mart in New Harmony lately
you probably have noticed the
sign out front recognizing one of
their own. New Harmony resident Mandy Deckard competed
this weekend in a power lifting
competition in Louisville Kentucky called ‘Kentucky Muscle.’
As you would imagine, to compete in such a competition does
not come easily and the training
involved does not just happen
overnight.
When Deckard signed up for
the gym a year ago she never
could have imagined where it
would take her. Deckard, like
many of us, signed up at a local
gym in Evansville in hopes of
losing weight and feeling better.
Deckard went to the gym often
doing the normal things you need
to do to lose weight like cardio
exercises. From there she began
slowly lifting weights and found
pleasure in lifting heavier and
heavier weights.
“Each time I went to the gym
I lifted heavier and heavier,”
Deckard said. “I started doing a
training package at the gym and
eventually watched a video of a
pro lifter do his thing. When I saw
lift I said ‘that’s it’ and knew I had
to do that. Ever since then my lifting went in that direction.”
What Deckard has been doing and is now competing in is
a sport called Power Lifting. In
short, Power Lifting is a sport that
consists of athletes attempting to
lift as much weight as possible
in three different lifts. Those lifts
are squat, bench press, and dead
lift. The competition that Deckard
competed in over the weekend in
Louisville consisted of two lifts,
bench press and dead lift. Com-

now and lights up when talking to
anyone about the sport.
One of the things that Deckard
wants to clear up with folks is the
mix up many have with power
lifting and body building. A lot of
folks confuse the two and Deckard is quick to tell you there is a
huge difference. Power Lifting
involved the lifting of weights as
the center of the sport while body
building is all about flexing the
muscle in hopes of gaining a score
based on how one’s body looks.
“I just want to see what I can
do,” Deckard said before the
meet this weekend. “I want people to know that it takes a lot of
hard work and dedication to do
something like this. You can’t just
get up one day and do it.”
Deckard makes it clear that she
would like to see others in our
area take up the sport. She encourages anyone that is interested
in Power Lifting to get educated
Mandy Deckard of New Harmony trains for her recent power lift- and get out and start training.
ing competition. Photo submitted.
There are all kinds of training
methods available online and
petitors compete in weight class“I’ve met so many great people Power Lifting meets are taking
es against the same gender hop- through Instagram and Facebook place all throughout the year.
ing to gain the edge on the others and other places who have been
And as Deckard now continues
and go home winners. Overall it willing to help me out and give in her new life of training and liftis a sport that is not for the weak me advice,” Deckard said.
ing her passion shines through as
and all who take up the sport use
The year has caused many to her love for the sport continues
much of their time in training for notice the changes in Deckard and to grow. “There is nothing better
competitions. The training takes for the most part those who have than going in there and picking
much dedication and can be gru- come through the Old Mill Mart up the biggest amount of weight
eling.
or have talked to Deckard around I can possibly lift.”
But for Deckard she has been the county have been encouragThat attitude will take Deckard
enjoying the change in her life ing and positive. As you might as far as she can possibly go in
and loves the new challenge of imagine there are those that have the sport. Deckard has no plans
competing against others that given Deckard caution or have of going back to the life she once
share the same passion as her. In wondered why she might try such lived but instead plans on living
fact, one of the positive aspects of a sport at all. But Deckard has not her new life to the fullest. One of
entering into this new world this let the small amounts of negativ- the ways that is being played out
past year has been the new friends ity get to her and has seemed to in her life is through competition
she has made with folks who are use much of it as motivation to and all of us here in Posey County
not only helping her train but also educate about the sport. Deckard will continue to pull for Deckard
backing her in her sport of choice. is passionate about lifting weights each step of the way.

So the next time you get gas or
food at the Old Mill Mart in New
Harmony make sure to say hey
to Deckard and encourage her to
keep on inspiring all of us.

Open Adult
Volleyball begins
Open Adult Volleyball - The
Mount Vernon High School
will be opening up their gym to
area adults that want to come
and play volleyball. The dates
are November 18 and December 9. Both are Monday nights
from 6:30 until 8 p.m. It is free
of charge. Teams will be randomly drawn from the adults
that attend. For questions, call
Darla Edwards at 812-8384356, ext. 5947.

MV Wrestle Offs
to be held
The MV Wrestling team will
be having their pre-season
Wrestle Offs on November
21 at 6 p.m. in the MVSHS
gymnasium. Come out and see
what this year’s team has to
offer and support the Wildcat
Wrestling team, we are looking
forward to an exciting season.
The team is also taking this
opportunity to collect food for
the MV Food Pantry, so bring a
can food and get in for free.

Viking Madness
Night is Nov. 16
North Posey High School will
host a Viking Madness Night
on Saturday Nov 16, 2013.
This will be a night for the
public to meet the boys basketball players (Fifth grade – high
school). Admission is free,
donations will be accepted.

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Members of the North Posey
High School Football Team
learned how hard work and dedication can help you improve individually and as a team during this
year’s season. The team lost early
44-0 to Southridge and came back
to lose by only 6 points in the sectional semi-final. The Raiders
upset undefeated Mater Dei for
the sectional crown. The Vikings’
hard work obviously paid off.
Luke Ripple
Photo by Steven Kochersperger

LEGALS
Court News
Arrests
November 2
Andrew Howe—Evansville—Domestic Battery in
Front of a Child—MVPD
Cody Miller—Mount Vernon—Warrant, Trespass—
MVPD
Kenneth
Hyatt—Mount
Vernon—Battery—MVPD
November 3
Samuel
Browning—
Wa d e s v i l l e — O p e r a t i n g
While Intoxicated—ISP
Cody
Holmes—Buna,
TX—Attempted Residential
Entry x2, Criminal Mischief,
Public Intoxication, Public
Nudity, Disorderly Conduct—PCS
November 4
Jeffery
Miller—Mount
Vernon—Driving While Suspended—PCS
Myron
Murphy—
Poseyville—Warrant, Dealing
in Schedule IV and Dealing in
Schedule II Drug—PCS
November 6
Ricky House—Mount Vernon—Warrant,
Possession
of Marijuana (Petition to Revoke)—PCS
Complaints
October 25
3:10 p.m.—Road Rage—
Big yellow rental truck tailgating the caller. Semi pulling
a grain trailer. Caller advised
he’s slowed way down and
the truck remains behind him
to the point that he can’t see
his headlights. Afraid he’s going to run into him if he has
to stop hard for any reason—I
64, 10mm
October 26
4:46 a.m.—Agency Assist—Truck wrecked just
inside Vanderburgh County.
Has hit a guard rail, tire is off.
No one around the truck—
Layer Road, Mount Vernon
7:32 p.m.—Motorist Assist—Vehicle on the side of
the road trying to change a
tire. Afraid they’re going to

get hit—Hwy 66, Wadesville
9:26 p.m.—Family Fight—
Caller and his wife have been
drinking. Wife pushed him
down some stairs. Believes
they need some type of intervention. Things have calmed
down at this point but would
like deputies to come to the
residence. Doesn’t need medical attention. Caller called
back and advised that she’s
left the residence and he no
longer needs anyone there—
John Avenue, New Harmony
9:28
p.m.—Abandoned
Vehicle—Red Pontiac in the
roadway. No one around it—
Upper Upton Road, Mount
Vernon
11:15 p.m.—Traffic Offense—White older model
Camaro, driven by female
(name), she does not have a
license—Mackey Ferry Road,
Mount Vernon
October 27
12:30 a.m.—Restraining
Violation—Female is still out
driving around the area. Spinning out in the roadway, causing damage to the road. Caller
didn’t want to talk to a deputy
at this time, wanted it on file.
Is getting tired of this—Mackey Ferry Road, Mount Vernon
4:18
a.m.—Medical—
22-year-old male—Elk Trail
Drive, Evansville
2:31
p.m.—Restraining
Violation—Caller
advised
him and his wife have a protective order against female
subject. She has been driving
on his street at varying speeds
and just wants this on file. He
advised he’s spoken with an
officer in the past and they
tell him that she’s allowed
to be on the road. The caller
advised she is being a menace
but doesn’t want to speak with
an officer—Mackey Ferry
Road, Mount Vernon
2:40 p.m.—Suspicious—
Just information; a black short
bed F150 driving through

Legals
2013-157
To Whom It May Concern:
Posey County EMS is accepting fuel bids for Diesel and Gasoline for our units
in Mt. Vernon, New Harmony, Poseyville and St. Phillips. The St. Phillips unit
is the only one as of now that uses Gasoline and has a fuel tank at the Marrs
Fire Dept. All other units use pay at pump card service. All service must be
in OSHA approved tanks or pay at pump card service for each of the areas
mentioned. Posey County EMS uses an average of 15,000 gallons of fuel a
year. Please send bids to the Posey County Auditor’s office at 126 E 3rd St.
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Bids need to be turned in up to the hour Of 4:00 p.m.
Local time on November 18th, 2013. Or up to 9:00A.M. on November 19th
2013 at the Hovey House for the year 2014.
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2013-160
AT&T Mobility is proposing to construct a new 190 foot tall monopole tower
at 11911 Winery Road, Wadesville, Posey County, Indiana. AT&T Mobility
is seeking comments from all interested persons on the impact of the proposed tower on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant
in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture, that
are listed or are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
All questions, comments, and correspondence should be directed to Ms. Traci
Preble, at 8275 Allison Pointe Trail, Suite 220, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250,
Phone # (317)299-2996, or tpreble@gpdgroup.com.
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neighborhood. The driver had
a face mask. Not sure what
he was doing. Did not stop
anywhere, just drove through
slowly. Just wanted it on file
so if anything came of it—
Hidden Valley Lane, Mount
Vernon
5:18 p.m.—Reckless—Silver Chevy suv ran red light
at Southwind Plaza. Driving
at high rate of speed. Green
sticker on back window.
Almost hit caller when ran
through red light—Hwy 62,
Mount Vernon
5:53 p.m.—Alarm—Dog
house---Old Hwy 69, Mount
Vernon
October 28
5:18
a.m.—Car-Deer—
White Monte Carlo. There is
also another vehicle stopped
that the deer has hit—Hwy
62, Mount Vernon
6:03 a.m.—Animal Problem—Moved a dog out of the
roadway—Hwy 62, Mount
Vernon
6:59
a.m.—Accident—2009 Ford Fusion,
silver, has hit some sort of
animal and has damage to
the vehicle—Hwy 69, Mount
Vernon
9:19 a.m.—Alarm—Burglary—St. Philips Rd, Mount
Vernon
10:20
a.m.—Standby—
Business getting ready to
terminate someone and they
anticipate a problem. Called
back, the subject terminated
left without incident. No officer needed—Hwy 69, Mount
Vernon
10:30
a.m.—Miscellaneous—Caller sold a 93 GMC
pickup to a subject last December. He agreed to pay her
but has not done that. The vehicle was on Louisiana Street
in Evansville at the time of
sale. She called Vanderburgh
and they told her to call Posey
since she lives in Posey. Advised the caller that the theft
took place in Vanderburgh
County so that is where she
needed to make a report—
Griffin Rd, Griffin
12:01 p.m.—Lockout—
Toyota 4 Runner, white—Old
69, Mount Vernon

Pat Beckgerd, chairman of
the 2013 United Way of Posey
County campaign announced
today that the campaign drive
has reached 27 percent of its
goal of $670,000. She urged
everyone to make a contribution to the Posey County campaign. ‘Your contributions stay
here to provide services to the
people of Posey County. The
United Way of Posey County
campaign is about local people
helping local people and we
need everyone’s help to have a
successful campaign.’
Beckgerd noted that November 15 is National Philanthropy Day. She said “This is
a time to recognize the people
and organizations that give so

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

November 19, 2013
Letting date November 19,2013 for the
Following items:
Specification on all items below can be
picked up at the Auditor’s Office.
Section I
Item No. 1 & 2 unleaded gasoline
Section II
ltem·No. 1-4 Low & High Sulfur Diesel
To be Blended for Winter Use.
Section III
Various sizes of Tires & Tubes
Price mounting & dismounting Separate
As per Tire
Price service trip separate as per trip.
No Mileage.
Section IV
High Density polyethylene culvert
pipe.
Aluminized corrugated metal pipe,
Type II
Section V
75,000 tons or less Gravel
Section VI
75,000 tons or less Stone
Section VII
Bituminous material
To be bid in Spring of 2014
Section VIII
Asphalt (Cold and Hot mix material)
To be bid in Spring of 2014

October 30
8:23 a.m.—Car-Deer—Silver Ford Escape, driver side.
Deer is not in the roadway,
kept on running—I 64, 8mm
9:59
a.m.—Restraining
Violation—Female subject
has been in the area driving
around. White Camaro. The
caller has called back and the
vehicle is sitting down the
road from her residence. She
is afraid that something may
happen while she is gone. Requesting an officer—Mackey
Ferry Road, Mount Vernon
1:33
p.m.—Standby—
Gold Chevy Malibu. Needs
to get articles—Schuessler
Road, Evansville
4:51 p.m.—Information—
Flagged down by a white
male subject—Tile Factory/
Seibert, Mount Vernon
7:11 p.m.—Disturbance—
Advised daughter’s husband
is on back porch refusing to
leave—Section Line Road,
Wadesville
7:22
p.m.—CarDeer—1996 Chevy truck,
pulled off roadway—Hwy 66,
New Harmony
October 31
12:44 p.m.—Accident—
Advised vehicle slid through
parking lot, hit ditch, into
tree—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon
3:24 p.m.—Fraud—Caller
just talked to the IRS and they
seem to believe that his 2010
return is fraudulent. Would
like to file a report—hwy 69,
New Harmony
6:56 p.m.—Vandalism—2
4-wheel drive trucks are behind the lake at Rocky Falls
tearing up property. White
Chevy Blazer—Deer Creek
Lane, Evansville
11:26 p.m.—Car-Deer—
Dark colored Chevy Equinox.
No injuries. Deer ran away.
Damage to the vehicle—West
Franklin Rd, Evansville
Marriage Applications
Benjamin David Phelps,
24, Evansville and Laura
Leigh Schmitt, 24, Wadesville
John Michael Dozier, 36,
Cynthiana and Jody Lynn
Dalrymple, 34, Cynthiana
Eric Russell Erickson, 26,
Carmi, Ill., and Megan Leann

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Board of Commissioners of
Posey County, IN will receive sealed
bids at the Posey County Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Mt.Vernon, IN up
to the hour of 4:00 P.M. local time. on
November 18th, 2013. Or up to 9:00
A.M on November 19th, 2013 at the
Hovey House For the year 2014

1:17 p.m.—Alarm—Residence—Cale St, Poseyville
·
10:54 p.m.—Suspicious—Caller advised he is
on his way to work and at the
old Texaco the gate is open.
He advised this not normal,
the gate is usually closed—
old Hwy 69, Mount Vernon
October 29
1:46 a.m.—Information—White male walking
by doctor’s office—Hwy 68,
Poseyville
8:21 a.m.—Wanted Person—Male subject from Vanderburgh County for a felony
failure to appear probation
violation—Stierley
Road,
Wadesville
10:54 a.m.—Citizen Dispute—Caller has a worker
that works on oil pump wells
and they have been mandated
to update or work on the wells
and the property owner is not
letting them on the site—Hwy
69 and Goad Cemetery Road,
New Harmony
10:56 a.m.—VIN Inspection—80 Ford pickup—Cox
Road, Mount Vernon
1:34
p.m.—Welfare
Check—Male subject has
posted on the Internet—Tavern Street, New Harmony
6 p.m.—Restraining Violation—Female subject almost
side swiped caller in her vehicle while she was pulling out of her garage. Keeps
going by caller’s residence
in a white Camaro with red
stripes. Caller has restraining order against female subject—Mackey Ferry Road,
Mount Vernon
6:24 p.m.—Accident—two
vehicles, no injuries, in roadway—SR 66, Wadesville
6:30
p.m.—Accident—
Advised vehicle in ditch. No
known injuries—Hwy 66,
Wadesville
7:32 p.m.—Road Hazard—
Advised tractor driving with a
trailer on back with no lights
on back—Hwy 62, Mount
Vernon
8:36
p.m.—Accident—
Caller advised he was ran off
roadway by another car. Advised in field, no injury—St.
Wendel Cynthiana Road

Section IX
Schedule of rates for the use of labor
and construction equipment in the
construction and maintenance of County Roads and Drainage Structures.
All materials shall meet all requirement
of the State and Federal Governments.
Successful bidders shall furnish the
Highway Department with a price list.
Any item picked up or delivered must
have a SIGNED INVOICE or PACKING SLIP accompanying it.
The highway superintendent may require the successful bidder to remove
from the County job any of the bidder’s
employees who the highway department determines to be performing the
Contracted work in an unsafe or unsatisfactory manner or who are disruptive
to the job site. Bidders shall comply in
every respect with Indiana State laws
governing the purchases of County
supplies.
Bidders shall us U.S. weights & measures.
The bidder shall submit his bid on
Form #95 prescribed by the State
Board of Accounts and shall be accompanied by Certified check, cashier’s
check; bidder Bond or cash in the sum
often percent (10%) of the bid including any added alternates.
All in accordance with the specification, on file in the office of the County
Auditor, Mt.Vemon, IN.

much to our community and
work to improve the quality of
life for all of us. Thank you to
those who contribute their talents and funds to help make a
difference.”
Contributions help to fund
United Way programs such
as the local Gifts In Kind program and Information and Referral Assistance as well as 21
local agencies receiving funds
this year that provide services
to the people of Posey County.
These are: Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Big Brothers Big
Sisters, Boy Scouts of America
Buffalo Trace Council, Catholic Charities, Children’s Learning Center of Posey County,
Christian Church Day Care
Center, Community Emergency Assistance, ECHO Community Health Care, Family
Matters, Homeless Shelter of
Mt. Vernon, Indiana Legal
Services, Lampion Center,
New Harmony Ministry Association, Posey County Council
on Aging, Posey County Red
Cross, Posey County Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Center, Salvation Army,
Visiting Nurse Association of
Southwestern Indiana, WNIN
Radio Reading Program, and
Willow Tree of Posey County. Other services funded in

Posey County are 2-1-1, the
easy-to-remember
number
to call for access to information about resources and assistance in Posey County, and
the prescription drug discount
program.
Pat Beckgerd reminded everyone of the grant available
in this campaign. Matching
funds of $63,927 are required
to be raised in the United Way
campaign of this fall. New or
non-participating businesses
and individuals will have their
contributions of $100 or more
matched in full. Businesses
and individuals already participating will have any increase
of $100 to $499 matched at
50 percent and any contribution of $500 or more matched
in full. First-time Leadership
Givers ($300 or more) will
have the entire contribution
matched. New contributions or
increases in company matching programs of at least 50 percent will be matched in full, for
gifts of $100 or more.
Matching funds raised in
the Posey County United Way
campaign will be used to claim
the grant funds. Grant funds
will be received early next year
and used to help the Children’s
Learning Center of Posey
County attain Paths to Quality

Levels 3 and 4, for the MSD
of Mount Vernon to have the
services of a social worker to
help experience a decrease in
alcohol and drug use among
students and a reduction in
suspension and expulsion,
for the Medical Needs Committee working with ECHO
Community Health Care to
provide affordable dental care
for the Posey County Community, and for the MSD of North
Posey to continue the services
of a school resource officer to
maintain a safer school environment.
Pat Beckgerd added “The
United Way of Posey County
annual campaign was kicked
off in September and will be
ending in the next few weeks.
Many companies run a campaign where employees can
contribute through payroll deduction. If interested in organizing an employee campaign
where you work or donating
to the United Way of Posey
County please call 838-3637
for assistance.”
Contributions may be sent
to the United Way of Posey
County at P.O. Box 562,
Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620. For
more information or to get involved, call 838-3637, or email
to uwposey@sbcglobal.net.

Legals
2013-155

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Board of Commissioners ofPosey County, Indiana will receive sealed bids
for gasoline fuel procurement for the Posey County Sheriffs Department. Bids will be received at the Posey County
Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Building in Mount Vernon, Indiana, up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. local time on the date of
November 18, 2013 or up to 9:00 a.m. on the date of November 19, 2013 at the Hovey House in Mount Vernon, Indiana,
for the year 2014.
Letting date November 19, 2013 for the following:
Unleaded Gasoline
Supplied material must meet all requirements of the State and Federal Governments. Successful bidders shall furnish
the Sheriffs Department with a price list. All delivered items must have a SIGNED INVOICE or PACKING SLIP
accompanying items of delivery.
The Posey County Sheriff may require the successful bidder to remove from the county job site any employee(s) of the
bidder whom the Sheriff determines to be performing the contracted work in an unsafe or unsatisfactory manner or who
are disruptive to the job site.
Bidders shall comply in every respect with Indiana State Law which governs the purchases of county supplies. Bidders
shall use weight and measure standards that are required by law.

Checks, bonds or cash securing other
contracts or bids with the county not
be treated as accompanying this bid.
(Except for Section IX)

The bidders shall submit bids on Form #95 prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, with said form being accompanied by certified check, cashier’s check, bidder bond or cash in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the bid including any
added alternates.

The Board reserves the right to reject

All in accordance with the specification on file in the office of the Posey County Auditor. Checks, bonds, or cash securing
other contracts or bids with the county are not to be treated as accompanying this bid.

Any or all bids.
POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Carl A. Schmitz
Jerry R. W~lden
James L. Alsop

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The Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids.
POSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Carl A. Schmitz
Jerry R. Walden
James L. Alsop
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